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This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
Supporting safe, scalable and regulated maritime autonomy.
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
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.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
The MCA provides a range of services to vessel owners and operators, seafarers and other individuals and organisations in the maritime industry.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
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.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
Information on how to become an MCA approved training provider, common queries, how to find MCA approved courses and the types of complaints we can investigate.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This notice highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom.
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