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This Note provides advice about the subdivision and damage stability requirements for cargo ships using the probabilistic method, the categories of ship to which those requirements apply and the formulae to be used for calcu…
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
A to Z list of UK ports of registry, for vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption application…
The application process, nominating form and recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Training in the maintenance of electronic navigational and communication equipment on merchant ships.
This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long…
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Masters.
This notice provides information on the safe use and operation of power operated watertight doors on ships.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
Draws attention to mariners on the mandatory reporting regime and the recommendations for navigating within the Dover strait.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
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