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This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to conduct safe and effective operations onboard of vessels already utilising electric drives with battery technologies.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
The oral examination syllabus for Senior MEOLs.
Advice for passengers on their rights when travelling by sea and on inland waterways.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2014.
Information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026 which implement the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control.
The oral examination syllabus for Master – Domestic Vessels Within a Specified Area – Less than 3000 GT (STCW II/3), previously known as Deck Syllabus H.
About issuing certificates of service to eligible deck and marine engineer officers, under the terms given in the regulations.
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