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Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
Notice to all shipowners, seafarers, nautical colleges and those concerned with merchant navy training.
Amendments to the International Grain Code, the ICG Code and MARPOL Protocol 1, which come into force on 1 January 2026, and IMSBC Code amendment 08-25 which can be used from 1 January 2026
Geographical extent of sea areas around the UK which were originally identified as an obligation for the EU domestic passenger ship directive, but which need to be retained post-Brexit because some UK legislation still relie…
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Reg…
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Text of the SPS Code 1983
Text of the SPS code 1983
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
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