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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.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
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
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
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
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…
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
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