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A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is to advise of amendments to the Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and application date.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
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…
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
This page details the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's fees for a range of maritime services.
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.
Brings to fishermen’s attention training and certification requirements that currently apply to all UK registered commercial fishing vessels.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Information on how to find MCA approved courses, how to become a MCA approved training provider, common queries and the types of complaints we can investigate.
Guide for shipping lines, their agents and ports to complete statistical returns on maritime freight traffic through ports.
Travel and passenger rights and the measures in place to minimise disruption.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
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