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Guidance on proportionate SMS requirements under Workboat Code Edition 3, including self-assessment, implementation evidence and the CA’s assurance role.
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.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
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 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 Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
Amendment 3 outlines provisions of The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 and their effect on the scope of the Merchant Shipping (Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996.
This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
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.
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and further supporting information on best practice, following consultation.
Amendment 5 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
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