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News and updates on the changes to MCA survey and inspection.
This leaflet provides information for people who have been requested by MAIB to attend an interview following a marine accident.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
List of surveyors authorised to conduct registration surveys of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007
Technical provisions that have been accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the European Commission
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2017.
This note describes the initial implementation by the MCA of electronic certificates and the means by which their validity may be verified.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
It is an offence to establish and use an unlicensed broadcasting station on board ships either within or outside UK territorial limits.
Advice for ferry and cruise passengers to help them understand their rights in respect of compensation following an accident at sea.
Outlining guidance on the duty of care of companies, employers to all workers under the MS (Health and safety at work) Regulations 1997.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2025.
Partial Declaration Of Survey Of A Passenger Ship Operating Solely In UK Categorised Waters (Hull and Machinery)
This Marine Information Note briefly outlines some of the features and benefits of the Wellbeing at Sea Tool and explains how to acquire the tool.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
How to write a good nomination for the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
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