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How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
The Maritime Coastguard Agency holds personal data for seafarers, ship owners,agents and members of the public who have voluntarily registered their vessels.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
UK broadcasts of marine weather forecasts and maritime safety information for all UK seafarers.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human elem…
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
Apply for a boatmasters’ licence, once you have completed the necessary training, to operate on certain vessels on inland waters or “limited” coastal operations.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Complete MSF 4408, to apply for a Merchant Navy medal.
Lord Stevens of Birmingham appointed Non-Executive Chair of MCA.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Guidance to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry improve their leadership and people management skills, to ensure safety. It reflects current thinking on leadership in safety and the human element, focus…
This MSN outlines the training and certification requirements for personnel on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships.
Report wreck material to the Receiver of Wreck - what counts as wreck material, fines and deadline
The UKSAR2G programme will replace some existing services currently under contract to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency by the end of 2024.
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