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The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW short course provider.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2019.
The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to publish Annex V of Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
Instructions to ensure that any lifting equipment is installed, used and maintained correctly on workboats
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.
Contact details for the local suppliers of fuel oil for registering and making an annual declaration.
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
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.
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.
An example document outlining how a carrier or operator should present its quality standards for disabled people and people with reduced mobility needs.
The UK criteria - annexes A, B and C - that unknown insurers need to evidence to get approval.
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