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Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
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.
This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK Nominated Body under the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
This notice provides details of the 2025 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
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…
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
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