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Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Summary This document provides updated guidance on how to process an…
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
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