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Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and r…
Supporting information for merchant navy medal applications, for eligible seafarers who served in a vessel used to support the UK armed forces in campaigns between 1939 to 1991.
This instrument revokes and replaces the existing regulations to implement the ISM code within the Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2014 in the UK.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
MSN provides important information on the UK’s implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, which aims to address the spread of invasive non-native…
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
Information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels.
Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
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…
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
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