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Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Seafarer cadets can now continue to access financial support for their training up until spring 2025, as funds have been locked in for a further 6 months.
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for obstructing the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Apply for a marine engine operator licence (MEOL) to work in certain engineering roles on merchant vessels.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
MSF 4370: use this application form to upgrade or add an additional area to a BML Licence.
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
MGN 70 (M) Amendment 1 includes a new reporting procedure for UK-flagged vessels coming to the UK, non UK-flagged vessels in UK waters and UK port facilities discovering a stowaway incident.
UK approved recommendation UK23/F001 on testing and certifying hinged B-class fire doors that are not symmetrical. Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-087.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
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