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MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2025.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
Apply for a transport sanctions licence to carry out transport-related activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
The concierge service helps maritime businesses to interact with government departments.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
About the AICC
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Overview of the UK national maritime security programme including compliance, training and security levels.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency answers the questions we've received about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why it's important.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
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 marine notices to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
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