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Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
Course criteria for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's Small Ships Navigation and Radar Course.
The United Kingdom and G7+ Coalition partners issue alert to support governments and industry in effort to drive price cap compliance and crack down on evasion.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
This webpage provides a list of organisations authorised under UK legislation to conduct tonnage measurement and issue certification on UK registered vessels.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) with a trade control licence must do when their circumstances change like leaving the sector or merging.
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