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This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
How to write a good nomination for the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
This guidance note highlights appropriate use of the AIS and VHF marine radio for collision avoidance. It also includes key points from IMO circular regarding use of AIS aids to navigation.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
This instrument seeks to revoke the existing monitoring, reporting and verification instruments (MRV) that require UK ship operators in scope to monitor and report emissions data.
This instrument revokes and replaces the existing regulations to implement the ISM code within the Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2014 in the UK.
MSN 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 non-native…
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
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.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
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