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Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
This provides a Code of Safe Working Practice for the construction and use of 15m length overall to less than 24m registered length vessels, replaces MSN 1770.
Guidance that outlines the syllabuses for Merchant Navy Deck digital assessments, leading to the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Support for maritime training (SMarT) funding is available for merchant navy training until March 2024.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
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 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.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
The purpose of this guidance note is to assist Statutory Harbour Authorities in considering the implementation of a VTS or LPS and in reviewing an existing VTS. It will be used by the MCA, as competent authority for VTS.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
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