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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
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Summary All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which…
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
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