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Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Guidance on proportionate SMS requirements under Workboat Code Edition 3, including self-assessment, implementation evidence and the CA’s assurance role.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Use this form to nominate someone for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
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