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Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW short course provider.
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…
This notice sets out the assessment dates for small vessel Engineer Officer Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
Amending the previous MSN 1671.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Corrects an error in the title of paragraph 16, page 10 of MSN 1752 and replaces the page.
Amendment 2 contains information on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
A listing of the security maritime training films and documents, available on request, to educate port support staff on correct practices.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
Accredited official statistics designation of maritime and shipping statistics publications.
Download 'must do' action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
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