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This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
This page details the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's fees for a range of maritime services.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
A code of practice for vessels operating in Category A, B, C and D waters, and other inland waters
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
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