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Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Oil recovery vessel code : corrigendum - withdrawal of the MCA code of practice for vessel engaged in oil recovery operations
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2023.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, about inspecting ships' navigation lights, sound and visual signalling equipment.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
This notice outlines the codes of practice and how to obtain them.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
This notice sets out new requirement mandating the carriage of electronic inclinometers on new container ships and bulk carriers of 3,000 gross tonnage and above from 1 January 2026
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global identification and tracking of ships. Under SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19-1, vessels >300 GT on international voyages are required to tran…
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
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.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2025.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
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