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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
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
The following is a list of the head offices of certifying authorities…
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
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
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 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.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
Updated instructions for the guidance of surveyors, applied to craft built on or after 1 July 2008.
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.
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