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This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Extended dry-docking allows vessels to be inspected out of the water at 7.5 years intervals, rather than 2 inspections in 5 years (no more than 36-month intervals), subject to eligibility.
This Note provides advice about the subdivision and damage stability requirements for cargo ships using the probabilistic method, the categories of ship to which those requirements apply and the formulae to be used for calcu…
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
The use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
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 MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
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