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The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Information for those involved in the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, as well as action that should be taken if such equipment is suspected to be non-compliant.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
Fee list for registration costs
Provides guidance on the rules applicable in restricted visibility as well as guidance rules within Part A and Part B Section I, which may be applicable in all states of visibility.
This notice provides information about the establishment of the Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency Area and contains links to criteria for its use.
This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include latest set of amendments to the MLC.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
Travel and passenger rights and the measures in place to minimise disruption.
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