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This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
Apply for a transport sanctions licence to carry out transport-related activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
Fee list for registration costs
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
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.
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
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