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This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
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.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency installation and testing requirements for new Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems & UK Approved Bodies permitted to approve such testing
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2025.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
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