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MSF 4227: Use of this form is required for each ship over 500 gross tonnage (GT) joining the UK Ship Register.
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
Vessels and shipping agents should use the CERS workbook to provide the information needed to the port authority.
Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is defined in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV as “navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadca…
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
Anyone in charge of a ship must monitor traffic at sea and report any accidents or incidents
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of April after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
This MSN outlines the examination and training requirements for the certification of radio personnel onboard merchant vessels.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Information about the correct storage and stowage of packaged quantities of dangerous goods.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Advice about regulations applying to pleasure (sport or recreational) craft.
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