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How to access the transport users benefit appraisal (TUBA) software to undertake economic appraisal of transport schemes.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
An overview of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate and how it works.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
This MIN sets out the MCA’s approach to IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) which amends Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course from 1 January 2026.
Sets out the matters that traffic commissioners routinely delegate to staff acting on their behalf and deputy traffic commissioners.
Upright traffic signs that indicate regulatory requirements for moving traffic.
What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into the EU and other countries.
How Active Travel England works with local authorities and partners to provide design assurance for active travel schemes.
Rail contract and ancillary legal documents for Chiltern Railways.
Guide for shipping lines, their agents and ports to complete statistical returns on maritime freight traffic through ports.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference
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