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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.
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
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).
Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
Report from Southampton Solent university into the investigation of the 8-hours on / 8-hours off seafarers watch keeping system.
The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).
How processes for harbour closure and pilotage function removal orders will be put into place at certain English and Welsh harbours.
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global identification and tracking of ships. Under SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19-1, vessels >300 GT on international voyages are required to tran…
Download 'exit' safe procedure action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Download 'first aid' sign from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
MCA advice leaflet for the marking of fishing gear
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2022.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2023.
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