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An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
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.
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
This MGN provides guidance on certain aspects of the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
This MSN provides the technical requirements of the obligations contained in the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
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.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
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