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Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
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 Marine Information Note (MIN) provides clarification on the current requirements for Basic Health and Safety and Safety Awareness training, with the aim of ensuring consistent application across the UK fishing industry.…
Recommendations for voluntary short course appropriate to the manning and trading patterns of small vessels.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Guidelines for the MCA's Approved Engine Courses (AEC).
A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
A guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
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