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General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
This notice gives information on amendments made to the international convention on load lines 1966
Information and guidance notes for keeping a motor vessel stable in typical sailing conditions.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
UKSR LYS advice notes for those who wish to have their vessel projects surveyed.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
Amendment 3 provides a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
This MGN draws attention to and provides clarification on the inspection regime applicable to RoRo and high speed passenger craft operating a regular service out of a UK port.
New rules and advice about appealing against the decision of an arbitrator following changes to the merchant shipping regulations.
The updated chapter 11 (registration) of 'instructions for the guidance of surveyors, measurement of british tonnage'.
Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
Describes changes to and implements directive 2005/12/EC which requires roll-on and roll-off passenger ships to comply with stability tests.
A report with information about, and guidance on, inspecting the carbon fibre masts and spars of large commercial yachts.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
News and updates on the changes to MCA survey and inspection.
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
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