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How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures are put in place for England’s highly protected marine areas (HPMAs)....
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Operators of seagoing ships or small commercial vessels must protect the…
Regular risk assessments must be carried out to see how accidents,…
Code of safe working practices By law, up-to-date copies of the ‘Code of…
Workers must be given suitable protective equipment if performing…
Risk assessments must be carried out to identify who is at risk from noise…
Small commercial vessels must have safety measures in place for workers,…
Domestic passenger ships Seagoing domestic passenger ships, for example…
Passenger vessels operating on inland waters - like estuaries, lakes and…
Marine engineering involves the design, construction, installation, and…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) provides information on…
Health and safety measures must be in place to ensure the safety of…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity at Charlevoix, Canada
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers. MCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
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