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A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, certifying authorities Masters and Remote Operators, working with ROUVs. This information is provided for use by persons operating ROUVs, certified under Th…
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.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
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