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Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This MIN outlines the recognised qualifications available from official bodies, which the MCA accept for issuing a ship’s cooks certificate of competency.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated regulations to underpin a new Code to modernise safety standards for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
This guidance sets out the role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and includes the type of accidents investigated and how we go about this.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are sufficient copies of the code available on a ship so that is accessible to all seafarers.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
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