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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
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