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Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and further supporting information on best practice, following consultation.
Every three years, ports and marine facilities are requested to make a declaration confirming their compliance with the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
This note and annex provides guidance to the relevant requirements in the Regulations in respect of musters, drills, on-board training and Decision Support Systems. This Amendment changes only formatting of the document and …
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Brings to fishermen’s attention training and certification requirements that currently apply to all UK registered commercial fishing vessels.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also d…
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Supporting safe, scalable and regulated maritime autonomy.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
Guidance, general licences and reporting forms relating to the Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
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