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Information on the actions to be taken if a vessel has had their request to conduct three-monthly lifeboat and rescue boat drills, as required by SOLAS, refused.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
Information regarding VHF channels for the Kieldrecht lock at the port of Antwerp or the new lock at the port of Terneuzen, alongside the Scheldt River.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
This guidance note identifies the standards of VTS Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority.
This notice outlines the codes of practice and how to obtain them.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global identification and tracking of ships. Under SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19-1, vessels >300 GT on international voyages are required to tran…
Download 'must do' action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Download warning information signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
There have been several recent incidents where failing to keep a proper lookout and poor navigational watchkeeping practices have led to collisions and groundings involving fatalities, and serious injuries.
A list of MCA Clients and certificates currently in force
Accessibility statements for the MCA's survey and certification site and other online services.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
This section details the summary report of the engineering survey. It is divided by STCW competence and, subsequently, by knowledge, understanding and proficiency.
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