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Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 (M+F) Amendment 2 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This replaces MGN 564 (M+F).
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
The MCA provides a range of services to vessel owners and operators, seafarers and other individuals and organisations in the maritime industry.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Your rights as a passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
How to check if certain transactions, goods and services are exempt from sanctions measures (exceptions), and how to use or apply for sanctions licences.
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