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This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long-rang…
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
Guidance on the purpose of a British Seaman’s Card, who is eligible to be issued with one, and how to apply. Eligibility has recently been extended to fishermen. This is interim guidance pending public consultation on eligib…
This Note provides the consolidated text of the revised explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations as set out in MSC.429(98)/Rev.2.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Relates to Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) and UK certification of such liferafts for over capacity as well as the UK servicing exemption.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
This MIN alerts some seafarers to the requirement for them to undertake an online assessment for the STCW short courses they completed towards the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency (CoC).
The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW short course provider.
This note reminds that fishing vessels less than 7m LOA, whilst not requiring an outfit certificate, must be outfitted or have their outfit modified in accordance with MGN 628 amendment 1
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
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 Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
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