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New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - the most common twelve significant people factors.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
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.
Information on Risk Assessment applications to seek exemption from the additional damage stability requirements introduced by “Grandfather Rights” Regulations.
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Outlining the issues around maritime safety, who this guide is for and how to use it.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
The oral examination syllabuses for yacht Deck Officers.
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