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A list of drawings to help with carrying out a large yacht survey.
Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2024.
Interim guidance covering the use, in exceptional circumstances, of armed guards on UK flagged vessels to defend against piracy.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
This document contains reference information for training providers, regarding the changes to tanker endorsements.
Verbatim comments submitted by respondents during the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping survey.
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties
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
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