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Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Guidance that outlines the syllabuses for Merchant Navy Deck digital assessments, leading to the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
How to comply with the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO).
Outcome and recommendations following a review of eligibility criteria of the Blue Badge scheme in England.
Local transport note on how to deliver priority for bus services in England.
Information on how to become an MCA approved training provider, common queries, how to find MCA approved courses and the types of complaints we can investigate.
How to set up a vehicle approval test centre (sometimes called a vehicle examination facility or VEF) including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) overview of how the transport appraisal process supports the development of investment decisions to support a business case.
Information on the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used and who we share it with.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
How to check if a vehicle presented for test is affected by the Citroën C3, C4, DS3, DS4 and DS5 stop drive recall, and what to do if the vehicle is affected.
From 9 January 2026, MOT testers and authorised examiner principals will not be able to hold any MOT roles following a 2 or 5 year cessation.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Supporting safe, scalable and regulated maritime autonomy.
Transport analysis guidance (TAG) on the analysis of user and provider impacts in transport appraisals.
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