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Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Post holders given access to maritime and shipping statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
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.
Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
This safety bulletin is a notification of deficient equipment.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2025.
Implementing EC Directive 2001/96/EC (establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.)
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2016.
The strategy's vision is to maintain influence and continually enhance global maritime safety and protection of the environment in partnership with the national and international maritime community.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2022.
Guidance to take into consideration when looking to procure insurance for any volunteer work.
Information and best practice for vessels which fall outside the scope of the international ship and port facility security code.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors; it gives a full set of requirements for the design and building of HSC.
MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Draft marine notices to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
These draft notices advise on the application and effect of the draft Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 which are subject to approval by Parliament, and could change.
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