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This guidance sets out the role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and includes the type of accidents investigated and how we go about this.
Guidance on the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
An updated advisory issued by the Price Cap Coalition (G7 countries, EU, Australia and New Zealand) to enhance compliance with the price cap.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026 which implement the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
Guidance for designers and operators of small passenger ships to take into account passengers with disabilities, and mobility issues.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
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