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This note sets out the procedure for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to follow in seeking designation as a UK approved body under the merchant shipping (marine equipment) regulations 2025
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
This notice sets out the factors that the MCA (on behalf of the Secretary of State) will take into account when considering whether to grant an application for such an exemption.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
MCA Exemption for Seagoing Domestic Passenger Vessels of less than 24m in length complying to EU Directive 2009/45/EC, and allows alternative application of safety standards as of the 21st December 2019.
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
MGN provides guidance on use of Electronic Record Books for the purpose of recording Navigational Activities as stipulated within SOLAS Chapter V/Reg 28 and IMO Resolution A.916(22).
This notice sets out new requirement mandating the carriage of electronic inclinometers on new container ships and bulk carriers of 3,000 gross tonnage and above from 1 January 2026
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
Relates to Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) and UK certification of such liferafts for over capacity as well as the UK servicing exemption.
Notice to all ship owners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ship repairers, certifying authorities, oil suppliers, masters and ship's officers.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
Guidance for defining which closures on the passenger railway network are eligible to be treated as a minor modification.
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