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Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters.
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
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.
Interim guidance covering the use, in exceptional circumstances, of armed guards on UK flagged vessels to defend against piracy.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2025.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
The written examination syllabuses for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2).
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Information on the solution and transition for the future of aviation within HM Coastguard.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
This booklet provides guidance on how to assess the stability of your vessel and is intended to help you understand the principles of stability, the associated risks and hazards and what you can do to minimise them.
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