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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…
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.
The MCA provides a range of services to vessel owners and operators, seafarers and other individuals and organisations in the maritime industry.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
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 MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
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 …
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and further supporting information on best practice, following consultation.
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