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Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
This MGN details guidance on safety management of recovery of persons from the water.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team – formerly Seafarer Training and Certification – including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) sets out recommended best practice to encourage respectful operation between different water users.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
This Note clarifies UK interpretations for determining Load Line Length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and further supporting information on best practice, following consultation.
Travel and passenger rights and the measures in place to minimise disruption.
This notice provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regs 2006.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
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