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The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Procedures for persons wishing to obtain authorisation to carry out radio surveys are explained.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
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.
This notice clarifies areas of responsibility and UK procedures when applying the 2014 amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 chapter 1 regulation 3(6) and chapter 4 regulation 28(6) concerning the fitting of stability instruments on …
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This note sets out the procedure for conformity assessment bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK nominated body under the merchant shipping (marine equipment) regulations 2016 (as amended).
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
Guidance on the training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) and Helideck Assistants (HDA) working on large commercial yachts with helicopter decks.
Amendment 4 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Amendments to Chapter 3 in Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973.
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