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Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
This MGN re-introduces the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) SSPS code.
Amendment 1 provides information on controlling risks in the workplace to the exposure of electromagnetic fields (EMFs).
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Outlines MCA Approval Procedures for fire retardant treatment of various items, covers and components onboard vessels certificated under the Large Commercial Yacht Code.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Procedures for persons wishing to obtain authorisation to carry out radio surveys are explained.
Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Guidance on the training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) and Helideck Assistants (HDA) working on large commercial yachts with helicopter decks.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
This notice updates key information regarding the UK’s marine equipment conformity assessment regime, including in relation to the end of the ‘standstill’ period on 31 December 2022.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
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…
Information on Risk Assessment applications to seek exemption from the additional damage stability requirements introduced by “Grandfather Rights” Regulations.
This MIN outlines the recognised qualifications available from official bodies, which the MCA accept for issuing a ship’s cooks certificate of competency.
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