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This Notice is given effect by regulation 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2070) (“the 1998 Regulations”) and revokes MSN 1714(M).
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required
Documents on this page support the UK National Contingency Plan
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2022.
Large Commercial Yacht Code requirements: construction, maintenance, operation, and responsibilities for surveying and certifying of large commercial yachts.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
Forms and guidance for initial application and revalidation for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator logbooks and supervisor or instructor endorsements.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
This guidance sets out the role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and includes the type of accidents investigated and how we go about this.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Masters.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
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