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Conditions for entering the alternative compliance safety system where safety equipment surveys are undertaken by UK authorised recognised organisations.
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.
This notice sets out new requirement mandating the carriage of electronic inclinometers on new container ships and bulk carriers of 3,000 gross tonnage and above from 1 January 2026
This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d…
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This Notice provides a Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1 This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning fishing vessel…
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
This MIN outlines recent changes to the electronic reporting requirement for counting persons on board passenger ships.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
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