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This page details the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's fees for a range of maritime services.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
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.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Fee list for registration costs
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.
Provides guidance on the rules applicable in restricted visibility as well as guidance rules within Part A and Part B Section I, which may be applicable in all states of visibility.
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