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The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
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).
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
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.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
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.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2025.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
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