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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.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
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.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK.
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and re…
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
This notice sets out the upcoming SOLAS chapter V (Regulation 31 and 32) amendments which will come into force in Jan 2026 about the reporting of container loss at sea
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
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