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Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include some amendments to the MLC.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
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.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
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