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Looking into how some factors that can influence the performance of people on board can lead to more accidents as well as how to mitigate or control these factors.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Data on civilian search and rescue helicopter activity in the United Kingdom, produced by Department for Transport.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Civilian search and rescue helicopter activity statistics in the United Kingdom for the year ending March 2024.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This MGN replaces MGN 538 (M), as amended.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
Small commercial vessels must follow the small commercial vessel codes of practice - codes of practice, certification, operating overseas
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
This MSN provides the technical requirements of the obligations contained in the Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
All notices in relation to the International Labour Organization's Work in Fishing Convention (ILO 188).
Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.
Register your boat with the UK coastguard using the Royal Yachting Association’s SafeTrx service
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
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