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Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Amendment 1 provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
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