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This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
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…
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
This guidance sets out how to request a review of the designation or specification of a ship.
This booklet provides guidance on how to assess the stability of your vessel and is intended to help you understand the principles of stability, the associated risks and hazards and what you can do to minimise them.
Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
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