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This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
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.
Draws attention to obligations, responsibilities placed upon terminal operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Guidelines for the MCA's Approved Engine Courses (AEC).
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
About the AICC
This leaflet provides information for people who have been requested by MAIB to attend an interview following a marine accident.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
Find out about MCA CERSANs and their role in enabling CERS users to provide accurate vessel traffic monitoring information on vessels arriving at UK ports.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.
Draft regulations to introduce air quality measures to control sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions from ships.
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