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Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
Guidance on the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime shipping
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
Amendment 1 of this guidance note details the requirements for manoeuvring information in the form of a pilot card, wheelhouse poster and manoeuvring booklet.
Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
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.…
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2025.
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
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