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Requirements of the new Enhanced Authorisation Scheme for shipowners / operators and Recognised Organisations during its phase-in period
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
This notice provides details of the 2025 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
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…
Fee list for registration costs
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.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
Notice to all shipowners and operators, recognised organisations, certifying authorities, shipbuilders, ship repairers, masters and officers, and surveyors.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as Recognised Organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
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.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
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