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Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
This notice updates key information regarding the UK’s marine equipment conformity assessment regime, including in relation to the end of the ‘standstill’ period on 31 December 2022.
This note reminds designers, builders, owners and skippers of fishing vessels that modifications to vessels must be approved by the MCA prior to work taking place.
This general exemption remedies an administrative irregularity concerning workboats built before 21 July 1968 and are 24 metres or more in length and less than 150 gross tons.
This note reminds that fishing vessels less than 7m LOA, whilst not requiring an outfit certificate, must be outfitted or have their outfit modified in accordance with MGN 628 amendment 1
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 briefly outlines some of the features and benefits of the Wellbeing at Sea Tool and explains how to acquire the tool.
This MIN provides information on the amendments made to international High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes 1994 and 2000 by the relevant Resolutions adopted since the 2004 Regulations were last amended in 2012.
Notice to all shipowners, seafarers, nautical colleges and those concerned with merchant navy training.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
A reminder to LSA Service Stations to be aware of the required liferaft average person mass compliance based on keel laying date when conducting routine exchanges of SOLAS liferafts.
Guidance on how ship owners can comply with the updated UK legislation, (now the UK has adopted the Maritime Labour Convention MLC).
A code of practice to navigate the technical and commercial challenges when designing a MaaS solution.
The conditions on which you're approved to provide an approved training course for motorcyclists.
Safety advice on buying and using motorbike helmets, visors and goggles.
Recommendations for voluntary short course appropriate to the manning and trading patterns of small vessels.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
Amending the previous MSN 1671.
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