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A collection highlighting marine notices, notes, safety bulletins and guidance relevant to the shipping and cargo industries.
Rogue vessel warning as defendant repeatedly sailed in wrong direction
Find out what you'll need to work at sea - training, certificates, ratings, officers
Find recommendations on how to interpret and apply the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.
This marine guidance note replaces the guidance which was published on www.gov.uk for compliance with SOLAS chapter V and the 2002 regulations.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
Complete application form MSF 4203 to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
Provides guidance on the rules applicable in restricted visibility as well as guidance rules within Part A and Part B Section I, which may be applicable in all states of visibility.
Complete form MSF 4371, to apply for an MCA issued watch rating certificate (navigational, engine room or electro technical)
Complete form MSF 4740A to register a Merchant/Commercial or Pleasure vessel under 100 Gross Tonnes (GT), 100 – 499 GT or over 500GT
Forms and documents for ship owners and bareboat charterers who are registering with UKSR under the UK flag.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
How to report treasure or wreck - check it's treasure, find out who gets a share of the worth, what happens if a museum wants the treasure
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
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