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This MIN outlines recent changes to the electronic reporting requirement for counting persons on board passenger ships.
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
This instrument establishes UK conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment to be placed on board UK ships providing for the application and enforcement of relevant international standards.
You have certain rights when you travel in, to and from the UK by sea and on inland waterways.
An IMO circular MSC 1/circ.1475 on the guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo
The 2016 Regulations form part of the UK’s harmonised approach to ensuring the safety of UK ships and the protection of the marine environment.
Details of UK National Enforcement Body (NEB) activities for 2013-2014
Due diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related services
The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
This general exemption remedies an administrative irregularity concerning workboats built before 21 July 1968 and are 24 metres or more in length and less than 150 gross tons.
A satisfaction survey designed to garner feedback about the Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS) and its processes.
Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.
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 section details the summary report of the navigation/deck survey. It's divided by standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) competence and, then by knowledge, understanding and proficiency.
Draft marine notices to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
Notice outlines the guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work)
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