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MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Masters.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
The UK Beacon Registry has created an online portal for registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs which is now live and very user friendly. Offline registration is still available.
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.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
Guidance for drivers and loaders who are transporting dangerous goods.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
The oral examination syllabus for Master – Domestic Vessels Within a Specified Area – Less than 3000 GT (STCW II/3), previously known as Deck Syllabus H.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
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