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For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
Guidance about the types of vessels that can operate on UK inland waters. It also refers to EU requirements and regulations.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
This MGN provides guidance on certain aspects of the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d…
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
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.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
This MSN outlines the training and certification requirements for personnel on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
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