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A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Every three years, ports and marine facilities are requested to make a declaration confirming their compliance with the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code.
Use this form to nominate someone for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
This webpage provides a list of organisations authorised under UK legislation to conduct tonnage measurement and issue certification on UK registered vessels.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
This Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a voluntary pilot scheme developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), in collaboration with industry and academia. This sets out the propo…
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Documents on this page support the UK National Contingency Plan
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors; it gives a full set of requirements for the design and building of HSC.
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
List of successful bids for the International Green Corridor Fund (IGCF).
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
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