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Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
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.
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.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency installation and testing requirements for new Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems & UK Approved Bodies permitted to approve such testing
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
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 notice provides information about the establishment of the Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency Area and contains links to criteria for its use.
This MSN replaces MSN 1665
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
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