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Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
Amending the previous MSN 1671.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2025.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2021.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2021.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
This bulletin is a reminder of the wiring arrangements for fixed aerosol fire suppression systems installed in machinery spaces.
Guidance on the marking of static fishing gear to improve its visibility and reduce the risk of entanglement incidents, for vessels operating in the waters around the UK.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
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.
A guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry.
The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).
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