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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).
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
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.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
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 guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
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