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This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
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…
Travel and passenger rights and the measures in place to minimise disruption.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
This page details the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's fees for a range of maritime services.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
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…
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 …
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
This Notice provides a Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1 This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning fishing vessel…
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