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The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
Support for maritime training (SMarT) funding is available for merchant navy training until March 2024.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
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.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
Course criteria for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's Small Ships Navigation and Radar Course.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
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