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Apply for funding to improve the accessibility of ferry operations on the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly.
The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW short course provider.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2019.
The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to publish Annex V of Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
Instructions to ensure that any lifting equipment is installed, used and maintained correctly on workboats
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
How processes for harbour closure and pilotage function removal orders will be put into place at certain English and Welsh harbours.
This bulletin is a reminder of the servicing requirements for fixed aerosol fire suppression systems installed in machinery spaces
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for high speed craft.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2026.
Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
A reminder to LSA Service Stations to be aware of the required liferaft average person mass compliance based on keel laying date when conducting routine exchanges of SOLAS liferafts.
Oil recovery vessel code : corrigendum - withdrawal of the MCA code of practice for vessel engaged in oil recovery operations
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
This MGN explains the new legal requirement for cargo ships that are 24m or more in length and less than 500GT to be fitted with bilge water level detectors and alarms.
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