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This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
This note and annex provides guidance to the relevant requirements in the Regulations in respect of musters, drills, on-board training and Decision Support Systems. This Amendment changes only formatting of the document and …
Looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Provides guidance on the rules applicable in restricted visibility as well as guidance rules within Part A and Part B Section I, which may be applicable in all states of visibility.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
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