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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…
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference.
Guidance to interpret the Asbestos Regulations and subsequent amendment on legal responsibilities and duties of employers for the health and safety of workers.
This guidance note identifies the standards of VTS Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority.
This MIN provides the criteria to be met for Aviation Inspection Bodies (AIBs) to be approved as a recognised AIB by the MCA for the purpose of issuing Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLACs).
This Marine Information Note briefly outlines some of the features and benefits of the Wellbeing at Sea Tool and explains how to acquire the tool.
Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.
Amendments to Chapter 3 in Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973.
Principles and requirements which should be followed when separation or isolation is being considered or managed in under-18 Young Offender Institutions, Secure Training Centres and Secure Children’s Homes in England and Wal…
Mine water blocks are a set of flooded collieries which are interconnected and exhibit a continuous gradient of water level across their area.
Amendments to the International Grain Code, the ICG Code and MARPOL Protocol 1, which come into force on 1 January 2026, and IMSBC Code amendment 08-25 which can be used from 1 January 2026
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
This notice sets out the assessment dates for small vessel Engineer Officer Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
This notice sets out the assessment dates for Fishing Certificates of Competency (CoCs) for the academic year commencing 1 September 2026.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
Revised IMO performance standards affecting GMDSS radio communication equipment installed on or after 1/1/2024 have now been delayed until 1/1/2028.
This MIN is to advise industry of an amendment to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and its application date
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
External report into the Military Aviation Authority's implementation of the Nimrod review.
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