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The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation
This MGN provides guidance on the criteria for exempting unmanned non-self-propelled barges from some MARPOL Annex I and IV survey and certification requirements and how to apply.
Guidance to interpret the Asbestos Regulations and subsequent amendment on legal responsibilities and duties of employers for the health and safety of workers.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
This Note clarifies UK interpretations for determining Load Line Length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
This MIN provides information regarding a conformity marking error that has occurred in CS-SL3-WS3 Lifejacket lights manufactured by Ideas Connected Ltd.
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
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
The purpose of this Marine Information Note (MIN) is to provide contact details of Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) authorised certifying authorities.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
Designates UK VTS for the purpose of requiring compliance by shipping with regulations 6 and 7 of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2004.
About the safety requirements for people of reduced mobility on domestic passenger ships.
Guidance on how the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 will further affect the types of weapons which may be carried onboard ships.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out a list of amendments to MSN 1698 which remove requirements contained within it that only apply to Class I and II ships.
The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
This notice explains amendments to schedules in MSN 1671.
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