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The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
This notice updates key information regarding the UK’s marine equipment conformity assessment regime, including in relation to the end of the ‘standstill’ period on 31 December 2022.
Complete form MSF 4736 to notify the Register of Shipping and Seamen (RSS) about a mortgage deed when registering a ship.
Information and syllabi for engineering fishing officers to apply for certification.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
Form for ship owners to submit to Registry of Shipping and Seamen.
Complete this form to let the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) know when you have recovered any wreck material.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Explains the implications of the The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997.
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast.
Documents on meeting the maritime passenger rights regulation, including staff training, disability needs, compensation and scope.
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