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Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
A collection of guides by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for staying safe on the UK's beaches and coastlines.
Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic service (VTS) and further information on vessel safety when navigating, and specifically crossing, the Dover Strait.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
Apply for a class 2 fishing licence to work as a second engineer on a vessel over 750kW (approximately 1,005HP).
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Complete form MSF 4259, for an oral examination leading to the issue of a certificate of competency (STCW) for electro technical officers.
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
This MGN replaces MGN 148(M) for ships and MGN 149(M) for yachts which are not subject to the Maritime Labour Convention.
This notice sets out the criteria for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship
MCA approval letter
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2023.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
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