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This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
This note reminds designers, builders, owners and skippers of fishing vessels that modifications to vessels must be approved by the MCA prior to work taking place.
This general exemption remedies an administrative irregularity concerning workboats built before 21 July 1968 and are 24 metres or more in length and less than 150 gross tons.
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding new vessel types added to some of the requirements
Notice to all builders, designers, surveyors, operators and skippers of UK under 15m fishing vessels and small commercial vessels and workboats.
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
Introduces revised requirements for the training and certification of officers and crew on all high speed craft, including hovercraft.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
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