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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
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