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The purpose of this MIN is to provide contact details of MCA authorised certifying authorities.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
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.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
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…
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Fee list for registration costs
Looking into what can lead to people making mistakes and how to mitigate errors.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
Requirements of the new Enhanced Authorisation Scheme for shipowners / operators and Recognised Organisations during its phase-in period
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
This notice provides details of the 2025 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
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