Guidance and regulation

This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 December 2022

This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 21 December 2022

This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 December 2022

Amendment 1 provides information on the entry into enclosed spaces regulations 2022 and exemptions available, within annex D, E and F of this notice.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 3 May 2022

What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 13 September 2023

Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This notice replaces MGN 458.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 21 March 2019

Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 3 May 2022

Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 3 November 2016

This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 17 June 2016

Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 April 2023

This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations (including amendments to the current Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, II/…

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 29 April 2024

Amendment 4 provisions for continuation of a seafarers entitlement under their seafarer employment agreement if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 September 2022

This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 April 2024

Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 30 May 2019

This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 January 2024

This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 6 April 2023

This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 April 2024

How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 June 2021

Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 April 2021

Current approved UK service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life saving appliances (LSA)

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 May 2024