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Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Outlines MCA Approval Procedures for fire retardant treatment of various items, covers and components onboard vessels certificated under the Large Commercial Yacht Code.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
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).
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
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.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Accepted food hygiene or food safety qualifications as applicable to ships cook's and others processing food in the galley.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
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