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Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
This provides a Code of Safe Working Practice for the construction and use of 15m length overall to less than 24m registered length vessels, replaces MSN 1770.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Support for maritime training (SMarT) funding is available for merchant navy training until March 2024.
Guidance that outlines the syllabuses for Merchant Navy Deck digital assessments, leading to the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Updated guidance on the above regulations following the implementation of new SOLAS Chapter XV and the mandatory application of the SPS Code 1983 and 2008.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
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…
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
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 Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
This notice provides important information on the UK’s implementation of the international convention for the control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments 2004, which aims to address the spread of invasive no…
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