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This Note provides the consolidated text of the revised explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations as set out in MSC.429(98)/Rev.2.
Provides additional recommendations and considerations for short range yachts operating outside short range limits
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
This notice gives information on amendments made to the international convention on load lines 1966
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency.
This MIN alerts some seafarers to the requirement for them to undertake an online assessment for the STCW short courses they completed towards the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency (CoC).
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.
Notice to all ship owners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ship repairers, certifying authorities, oil suppliers, masters and ship's officers.
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 guidance note identifies the standards of VTS Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
Information regarding VHF channels for the Kieldrecht lock at the port of Antwerp or the new lock at the port of Terneuzen, alongside the Scheldt River.
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
This notice sets out the upcoming SOLAS chapter V (Regulation 31 and 32) amendments which will come into force in Jan 2026 about the reporting of container loss at sea
Guidance on the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Department for Transport.
Advice on 2012 changes to law on the construction of motor caravans.
Safety advice on buying and using motorbike helmets, visors and goggles.
The report form used to mark your motorcycle trainer standards check, which assesses your ability to teach pupils.
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