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Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, certifying authorities Masters and Remote Operators, working with ROUVs. This information is provided for use by persons operating ROUVs, certified under Th…
The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation
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 …
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
The oral examination syllabuses for yacht Deck Officers.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
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 highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency installation and testing requirements for new Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems & UK Approved Bodies permitted to approve such testing
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
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