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Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in thos…
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
Information on how to find MCA approved courses, how to become a MCA approved training provider, common queries and the types of complaints we can investigate.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
A code of practice for vessels operating in Category A, B, C and D waters, and other inland waters
This notice provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regs 2006.
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.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
This Notice provides a Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1 This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning fishing vessel…
This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
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 MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
How to be aware of what is going on around you, now and in the near future.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
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