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This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include some amendments to the MLC.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2016.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
The oral examination syllabus for Senior MEOLs.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
The maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), as the UK market surveillance authority for marine equipment, has been made aware of counterfeit ladders discovered during a port state control examination
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Recommended information for masters to assess vessel stability in any condition of loading.
Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic service (VTS) and further information on vessel safety when navigating, and specifically crossing, the Dover Strait.
Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
Accessibility and cookie statements for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's certificate of competency checker service.
Overview of the UK national maritime security programme including compliance, training and security levels.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
This guidance sets out how to request a review of the designation or specification of a ship.
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
Practical guidance for surveyors carrying out an inclining test, and determining a ship's stability.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated regulations to underpin a new Code to modernise safety standards for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure.
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