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Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is to advise of amendments to the Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and application date.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Guidance on how the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 will further affect the types of weapons which may be carried onboard ships.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Course criteria for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Small Ships Navigation and Radar (SSNR) course.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime shipping
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2025.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
Use this form to nominate someone for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
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