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Outlining the UK merchant shipping regulations and procedures which are different from other Flag vessels, enabling compliance with UK requirements.
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
Recommended information for masters to assess vessel stability in any condition of loading.
Advice for ferry and cruise passengers to help them understand their rights in respect of compensation following an accident at sea.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated regulations to underpin a new Code to modernise safety standards for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for high speed craft.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
The maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), as the UK market surveillance authority for marine equipment, has been made aware of counterfeit ladders discovered during a port state control examination
Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
This safety bulletin is a notification of deficient equipment.
Applicable to all vessels with fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire suppression systems installed.
Guidance for drivers and loaders who are transporting dangerous goods.
The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors (MSIS 24), about the International code of safety for high-speed craft (HSC code), 2000.
Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic service (VTS) and further information on vessel safety when navigating, and specifically crossing, the Dover Strait.
Draft Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) guidance for ship owners under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
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