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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Why digging deep holes in the sand can be dangerous
MSF 4310 the requirements to gain an able seafarer deck certificate regulation II/5 are detailed in this application form.
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Workboat Code Edition 3 – Annex 3 The Safety of Police Boats sets out a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency Customer Charter
MSF 4390: Use this form if you've lost or had your boatmasters' licence (BML) stolen and you need to replace it.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
Newquay Coastguard helicopter turned airborne maternity unit when a baby boy was born whilst the helicopter was in flight, 1400ft over Penzance, Cornwall.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
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