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Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and re…
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2022.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Workboat Code Edition 3 – Annex 3 The Safety of Police Boats sets out a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
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