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The purpose of this Marine Information Note (MIN) is to provide contact details of Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) authorised certifying authorities.
MGN provides guidance on use of Electronic Record Books for the purpose of recording Navigational Activities as stipulated within SOLAS Chapter V/Reg 28 and IMO Resolution A.916(22).
Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection from the risks related to exposure to noise at work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007.
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
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.
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
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