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Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
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…
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
This note and annex provides guidance to the relevant requirements in the Regulations in respect of musters, drills, on-board training and Decision Support Systems. This Amendment changes only formatting of the document and …
This Notice provides a Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1 This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning fishing vessel…
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and further supporting information on best practice, following consultation.
This MSN outlines the certification route and training requirements for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
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