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Amendment 2 contains information on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
The performance standards of radio equipment and transitional provisions to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (FV) Regulations 1999
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to conduct safe and effective operations onboard of vessels already utilising electric drives with battery technologies.
Download 'must do' action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2017.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
The purpose of this MGN is to provide further information with respect to the requirements for oil or oily mixture discharges for offshore installations engaged in oil and gas operations on the Continental Shelf.
Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
This MGN draws attention to and provides clarification on the inspection regime applicable to RoRo and high speed passenger craft operating a regular service out of a UK port.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
This notice replaces MGN 649 (M).
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
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