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MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
MOU between the HSE, the MCA and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
This MIN highlights amendments to the international code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011 (ESP Code 2011) (MSC.525(106)) brought into force in the UK 1st July 202…
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
The purpose of this MIN is to provide contact details of MCA authorised Certifying Authorities.
Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
A to Z list of UK ports of registry, for vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.
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…
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
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