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The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
This MSN provides the technical requirements of the obligations contained in the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737)
Fee list for registration costs
Guide for owners and operators of merchant ships and bareboat charters over 100GT.
Download 'fire' action and equipment signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This MGN provides guidance on certain aspects of the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Broadcast schedules and information concerning navigational and meteorological warnings and meteorological forecasts that ships require to safely navigate.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
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