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Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
The purpose of this MGN is to publish the UK list of approved ship recycling facilities as required by the UK ship recycling regulations and referred to in Section 6 of MGN 633 Amendment 1
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
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.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
This guidance note identifies the standards of VTS Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority.
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
This notice updates key information regarding the UK’s marine equipment conformity assessment regime, including in relation to the end of the ‘standstill’ period on 31 December 2022.
Information and syllabi for engineering fishing officers to apply for certification.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
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