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Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding new vessel types added to some of the requirements
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
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…
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) advises of the adoption of IMO resolutions MSC.520(106), MSC.532(107), MSC.550(108), and MSC.555(108) and their entry into SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regula…
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 qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
This page details the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's fees for a range of maritime services.
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
Information for those involved in the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, as well as action that should be taken if such equipment is suspected to be non-compliant.
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