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Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
Recommended operational information for masters to assess vessel stability.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
Documents on this page support the UK National Contingency Plan
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
Find out about MCA CERSANs and their role in enabling CERS users to provide accurate vessel traffic monitoring information on vessels arriving at UK ports.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
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.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Guide to search and rescue helicopter statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and technical documents.
Guidelines for the MCA's Approved Engine Courses (AEC).
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
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