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A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2025.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
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