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MGN to publish latest amendments that have, or are due to, enter into force in 2026, including SEEMP updates, IGF Code updates and Nox Technical Code Updates.
This notice provides details of the 2026 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Broadcast schedules and information concerning navigational and meteorological warnings and meteorological forecasts that ships require to safely navigate.
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
The oral examination syllabuses for yacht Deck Officers.
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
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.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
The purpose of this guidance note is to assist Statutory Harbour Authorities in considering the implementation of a VTS or LPS and in reviewing an existing VTS. It will be used by the MCA, as competent authority for VTS.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
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