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A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2016.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2014.
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
UKSR LYS advice notes for those who wish to have their vessel projects surveyed.
Transforming maritime operations through safe, connected and data-driven innovation.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
New rules and advice about appealing against the decision of an arbitrator following changes to the merchant shipping regulations.
Amending the previous MSN 1671.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
Amendment 2 contains information on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
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