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Details the requirement for provisions to be made for marking each UK ORL with the name and port of registry of the ship to which it is to be fitted. This notice gives implementation details
This notice makes provision in relation to Directive (EU) 2016/1629 which lays down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels.
Reports on the economic impact on business of guidance regulation from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
This MIN sets out the policy of the MCA with respect to UK Vessels which were prevented from arranging the Surveys, audits and verifications required for compliance with the relevant Statutory Instruments due to the ongoing …
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2023.
Draft regulations to amend merchant shipping regulations to align the safety standards of older UK domestic passenger vessels with modern passenger ships.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
Temporary relocation of the Liverpool marine office and the temporary reduction of service at HM Coastguard Liverpool coastal operations base.
Draft notices to be read with the proposed regulations for fire protection.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
Draft regulations to implement fire protection.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Guidance to take into consideration when looking to procure insurance for any volunteer work.
Advice on how to meet the quality standards required by Article 13 Merchant Shipping (Passengers’ Rights) (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Process to be applied by ship operators to demonstrate the assessment and mitigation of the risk of a single point of failure
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