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Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
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.
Use this form to nominate someone for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include some amendments to the MLC.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
This notice provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regs 2006.
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