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Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
This document contains reference information for training providers, regarding the changes to tanker endorsements.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
Information and guidance notes for keeping a sailing vessel stable in typical sailing conditions.
Information and guidance notes for keeping a motor vessel stable in typical sailing conditions.
A report with information about, and guidance on, inspecting the carbon fibre masts and spars of large commercial yachts.
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
A list of drawings to help with carrying out a large yacht survey.
Information about the joint MCA and UK Hydrographic Office Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), the initiative to maps and measure UK waters.
Information about how to apply for an oil pollution beach supervisor course.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
Training materials for MCA oil pollution, contingency planning and response course.
Download 'exit' safe procedure action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Download 'first aid' sign from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
A table of information which lists the changes made to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) mandatory provisions.
Estimated hours for approving stability information booklets.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
Information and syllabi for engineering fishing officers to apply for certification.
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