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This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
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.
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…
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…
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Text of the SPS Code 1983
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
Draft regulations to introduce air quality measures to control sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions from ships.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Information on the training commitment for the tonnage tax that companies must agree to when being elected to our UK tonnage tax regime.
Guidance on the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
Information on the solution and transition timeline for the future of aviation within HM Coastguard, the UKSAR2G programme.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
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