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Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include some amendments to the MLC.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for bulk carriers.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2025.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency information about who can authorise stability approval.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for high speed craft.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
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