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Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
Apply for a transport sanctions licence to carry out transport-related activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
Information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels.
Information on the solution and transition for the future of aviation within HM Coastguard.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
This instrument revokes and replaces the existing regulations to implement the ISM code within the Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2014 in the UK.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
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 Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in thos…
Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
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