Guidance and regulation

Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 July 2018

This MGN replaces MGN 538 (M), as amended.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 December 2018

The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 February 2020

Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 14 May 2015

The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as Recognised Organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 March 2024

A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 December 2023

Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 January 2020

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 September 2023

Requirements of the new Enhanced Authorisation Scheme for shipowners / operators and Recognised Organisations during its phase-in period

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2017

Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2017

Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 April 2024

The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 July 2019

The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 12 January 2024

For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 June 2014

Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 21 December 2023

Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 17 April 2014

Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 March 2023

A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 March 2022

Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 17 April 2014

Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 August 2013