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This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK Approved Body under the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long-rang…
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
This notice outlines the codes of practice and how to obtain them.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
The safe loading and back-loading operations of supply vessels serving offshore installations.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
UK class III, VI and VI(A) steel or equivalent ships built before 1 July 1998 to phase-in requirements of Annex 1 council directive 98/18/EC
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
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