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Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
This notice gives information on amendments made to the international convention on load lines 1966
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
This note describes the initial implementation by the MCA of electronic certificates and the means by which their validity may be verified.
Maritime ban on PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate acid), a persistent organic pollutant, in firefighting media, resolutions MSC.536(107) and MSC.537(107).
This notice sets out the assessment dates for small vessel Engineer Officer Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
Notice to all ship owners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ship repairers, certifying authorities, oil suppliers, masters and ship's officers.
Temporary relocation of the Liverpool marine office and the temporary reduction of service at HM Coastguard Liverpool coastal operations base.
This MIN alerts some seafarers to the requirement for them to undertake an online assessment for the STCW short courses they completed towards the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency (CoC).
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
This Marine Information Note briefly outlines some of the features and benefits of the Wellbeing at Sea Tool and explains how to acquire the tool.
This note reminds that fishing vessels less than 7m LOA, whilst not requiring an outfit certificate, must be outfitted or have their outfit modified in accordance with MGN 628 amendment 1
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, about inspecting ships' navigation lights, sound and visual signalling equipment.
There have been several recent incidents where failing to keep a proper lookout and poor navigational watchkeeping practices have led to collisions and groundings involving fatalities, and serious injuries.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
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