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MSF 4364: This application form is for new entrants and is for those new to the Boatmasters' Licence system looking to gain a licence.
Looking into what can lead to people making mistakes and how to mitigate errors.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Fee list for registration costs
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
Amendment 4 provisions for continuation of a seafarers entitlement under their seafarer employment agreement if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Amendment 1 provides information on the entry into enclosed spaces regulations 2022 and exemptions available, within annex D, E and F of this notice.
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Complete form MSF 4744, to apply for the removal of a British ship from the UK Ship register.
This guidance note highlights appropriate use of the AIS and VHF marine radio for collision avoidance. It also includes key points from IMO circular regarding use of AIS aids to navigation.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
Guide for owners and operators of merchant ships and bareboat charters over 100GT.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
How to be aware of what is going on around you, now and in the near future.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
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