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Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Guide for owners and operators of merchant ships and bareboat charters over 100GT.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
Broadcast schedules and information concerning navigational and meteorological warnings and meteorological forecasts that ships require to safely navigate.
Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
The UK Beacon Registry has created an online portal for registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs which is now live and very user friendly. Offline registration is still available.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships
The maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), as the UK market surveillance authority for marine equipment, has been made aware of counterfeit ladders discovered during a port state control examination
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
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