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This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
The MCA provides a range of services to vessel owners and operators, seafarers and other individuals and organisations in the maritime industry.
Guidance, general licences and reporting forms relating to the Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
This notice provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regs 2006.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
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