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UKSR LYS advice notes for those who wish to have their vessel projects surveyed.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Large Commercial Yacht Code requirements: construction, maintenance, operation, and responsibilities for surveying and certifying of large commercial yachts.
A look back at what you have learnt in leading for safety and advice on how to put those learnings into action. Also guidance on what further reading you can do.
Guide to search and rescue helicopter statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and technical documents.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
A survey report on the current international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) training requirements.
The concierge service helps maritime businesses to interact with government departments.
Forms and guidance for initial application and revalidation for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator logbooks and supervisor or instructor endorsements.
Outlining the UK merchant shipping regulations and procedures which are different from other Flag vessels, enabling compliance with UK requirements.
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution equipment and stockpiles.
MCA certificate
Due diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related services
Report from Southampton Solent university into the investigation of the 8-hours on / 8-hours off seafarers watch keeping system.
A guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors (MSIS 24), about the International code of safety for high-speed craft (HSC code), 2000.
A presentation outlining the major changes to the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) code, and the circulars referenced in the presentation.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
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