Guidance and regulation

Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 April 2002

Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 November 2022

Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 14 September 2012

Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 March 2023

This notice outlines measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 August 2022

Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 February 2021

The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 10 February 2021

Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 June 2022

Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 August 2022

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 May 2000

Guidelines on using the UK national maritime single window, including who should use it and when, and which elements must be completed.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 28 January 2016

How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 24 March 2021

A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 March 2022

A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 July 2014

This MSN replaces MSN 1666

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 14 June 2023

Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 January 2024

Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 August 2013

Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 April 2023

Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 January 1998

Amendment 1 advises on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment and the importance of expert advice on repair and maintenance.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 August 2022