We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Help improve GOV.UK Sign up to take part in user research (opens in a new tab)
This bulletin is a reminder of the servicing requirements for fixed aerosol fire suppression systems installed in machinery spaces
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for high speed craft.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Purpose of this notice is to give detailed information required to comply with the (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 as amended.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
Text of the SPS Code 1983
Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
A reminder to LSA Service Stations to be aware of the required liferaft average person mass compliance based on keel laying date when conducting routine exchanges of SOLAS liferafts.
Oil recovery vessel code : corrigendum - withdrawal of the MCA code of practice for vessel engaged in oil recovery operations
Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
This section details the summary report of the electro-technical survey. It's divided by Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) competence and, subsequently, by knowledge, understanding and proficie…
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
This MGN explains the new legal requirement for cargo ships that are 24m or more in length and less than 500GT to be fitted with bilge water level detectors and alarms.
Latest update on the procurement of Aerial Spray Services.
Incorrect marine equipment EC type (Module B) certificate for retro-reflective materials manufactured by WRS (Xiamen) technology co. limited
This Marine Guidance Note provides guidance to clarify the application of certain requirements in Chapter X of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), including the High Speed C…
Notifying the shipping industry of the potential hazards when carrying specialised vehicles.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
An example document outlining how a carrier or operator should present its quality standards for disabled people and people with reduced mobility needs.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).