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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
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
Research match-funding to establish a Clean Maritime Research Hub to address early research challenges in clean maritime.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Provides guidance to owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
The purpose of this MGN is to publish the UK list of approved ship recycling facilities as required by the UK ship recycling regulations and referred to in Section 6 of MGN 633 Amendment 1
The General Exemption for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation.
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.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
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