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General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
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
Broadcast schedules and information concerning navigational and meteorological warnings and meteorological forecasts that ships require to safely navigate.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
Notice provides guidance on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment.
STCW 95 provides for CoC combining deck, engineer and radio competencies to be issued under regulation VII/1 – alternative certification.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
Research match-funding to establish a Clean Maritime Research Hub to address early research challenges in clean maritime.
Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
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