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Looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
This page details the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's fees for a range of maritime services.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
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.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
This guidance note highlights appropriate use of the AIS and VHF marine radio for collision avoidance. It also includes key points from IMO circular regarding use of AIS aids to navigation.
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.
How to be aware of what is going on around you, now and in the near future.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
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