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Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
This marine information note (MIN) has been published to advise of a recent decision made regarding the acceptance of electronic record books under MARPOL as listed in resolution MEPC.312(74).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
This MSN replaces MSN 1665
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
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