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Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on international load line
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
Driving the transition to net zero maritime through evidence-led innovation, while improving performance and reducing operating costs.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Conditions for entering the alternative compliance safety system where safety equipment surveys are undertaken by UK authorised recognised organisations.
This MGN details guidance on safety management of recovery of persons from the water.
Support for maritime training (SMarT) funding is available for merchant navy training until March 2024.
Fee list for registration costs
The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation
Updated guidance on the mandatory registration of EPIRBs and PLBs used on UK registered ships and hovercraft, and watercraft.
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