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The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
Updated guidance on the above regulations following the implementation of new SOLAS Chapter XV and the mandatory application of the SPS Code 1983 and 2008.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
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…
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 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.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
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