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This consultation seeks your views on two Statutory Instruments (SI) and accompanying guidance for implementation of the MLC 2006, amendments 2022 into UK law.
Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1. This consultation seeks…
Summary This notice outlines how to apply the required changes resulting…
Department: Maritime and Coastguard Agency Name of measure: Maritime…
Section 1: Introduction Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Amendments 2022 A…
This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory Instrument which will replace the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.
Summary This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies…
Summary This Guidance Note gives information regarding the MCA’s policy…
Section 1: Introduction This consultation sought views on the proposed…
This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).
Section 1 - overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…
Section 1: Introduction 1.1 The Code Of Safe Working Practices For…
This consultation seeks your views on four specific measures which will be put into law by way of a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024 (“the propose…
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on the changes made to MGN 627.
Seeks views on areas of maritime autonomy regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Public Consultation is sought for “MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts” which publishes the guidance for the carriage, charging and fire safety of electrical powered small water craf…
Public Consultation is sought for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol Fixed Fire Suppression Systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery which publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requir…
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to introduce additional flexibility in relation to persons counting obligations on passenger ships.
Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.
Proposes altering legislation to bring recreational and personal watercraft within scope of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 to ensure safe practices.
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
These regulations implement amendments to Chapter II-1 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, aligning with international rules.
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.
Public Consultation is sought for The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 replacing the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2950) and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Large S…
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on proposals to amend legislation on the entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels.
Options for the correct disposal of marine flares on pleasure vessels.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2021
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and code for HSOSC, providing legal underpinning to transport ‘Industrial Personnel’ to and from offshore energy installations.
This consultation seeks comments on a draft of MGN 588 Amendment No.1 (F): compulsory provision and wearing of personal floatation devices on fishing vessels. This is intended to replace MGN 588 (F).
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