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Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Guidelines for the MCA's Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than fast rescue boats) (PSC&RB) yacht-restricted course.
This Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a voluntary pilot scheme developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), in collaboration with industry and academia. This sets out the propo…
Information on how to apply for a UK fishing certificate of competence (CoC) for engineers.
The written examination syllabuses for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2).
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
The oral examination syllabus for MEOLs.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
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