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An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2025.
Documents on meeting the maritime passenger rights regulation, including staff training, disability needs, compensation and scope.
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Amendment 1 of this guidance note details the requirements for manoeuvring information in the form of a pilot card, wheelhouse poster and manoeuvring booklet.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
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