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This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Notice provides guidance on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is defined in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV as “navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadca…
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
The majority of the ILO 188 work in fishing convention will phase in between the 31 December 2018 and 30 November 2019.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in thos…
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
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