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This notice gives information on amendments made to the international convention on load lines 1966
Amendments to Chapter 3 in Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
This notice outlines the codes of practice and how to obtain them.
Information on the actions to be taken if a vessel has had their request to conduct three-monthly lifeboat and rescue boat drills, as required by SOLAS, refused.
This general exemption remedies an administrative irregularity concerning workboats built before 21 July 1968 and are 24 metres or more in length and less than 150 gross tons.
Two new guides offering practical advice to improve wellbeing at sea. One for organisations, one for seafarers. Available via TSO and MCA.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew.
This MIN provides information on the safety climate tool created collaboratively between the MCA and the HSE to help improve the organisation’s safety culture.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Revised IMO performance standards affecting GMDSS radio communication equipment installed on or after 1/1/2024 have now been delayed until 1/1/2028.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides clarification on the current requirements for Basic Health and Safety and Safety Awareness training, with the aim of ensuring consistent application across the UK fishing industry.…
Guidance on the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Department for Transport.
Safety advice on buying and using motorbike helmets, visors and goggles.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2018.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in December 2018.
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
About issuing certificates of service to eligible deck and marine engineer officers, under the terms given in the regulations.
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