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Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
Guidance on proportionate SMS requirements under Workboat Code Edition 3, including self-assessment, implementation evidence and the CA’s assurance role.
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
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