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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.
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.
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.
Information on how to become an MCA approved training provider, common queries, how to find MCA approved courses and the types of complaints we can investigate.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
Information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026 which implement the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
This notice provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regs 2006.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
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 background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
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