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The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
This MIN provides information on the amendments made to international High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes 1994 and 2000 by the relevant Resolutions adopted since the 2004 Regulations were last amended in 2012.
Guide to search and rescue helicopter statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and technical documents.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2021.
Amendments to the International Grain Code, the ICG Code and MARPOL Protocol 1, which come into force on 1 January 2026, and IMSBC Code amendment 08-25 which can be used from 1 January 2026
Stand-alone Furuno GPS receivers and equipment using Furuno GPS chips, could produce data that is 19.7 years in the past, therefore generating errors in both the GPS position and date (19th May 2002).
Information regarding VHF channels for the Kieldrecht lock at the port of Antwerp or the new lock at the port of Terneuzen, alongside the Scheldt River.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibrations at work.
Verbatim comments submitted by respondents during the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping survey.
The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to set out the technical requirements of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
Format of Certificates Associated with the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's enforcement policy statement about how to apply the maritime passenger rights within the EU regulation 1177/2010
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
MCA advice leaflet for the marking of fishing gear
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Applicable to all vessels with fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire suppression systems installed.
This section details the summary report of the engineering survey. It is divided by STCW competence and, subsequently, by knowledge, understanding and proficiency.
The report provides industry with current emerging trends in PMSC compliance, with examples of enhancements and good practices that have been observed whilst conducting health checks during 2018.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
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