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This page contains The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and all associated information to be read alongside it.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
Strategic overview and organisation of search and rescue in UK and Northern Ireland.
UK broadcasts of marine weather forecasts and maritime safety information for all UK seafarers.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Guidance to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry improve their leadership and people management skills, to ensure safety. It reflects current thinking on leadership in safety and the human element, focus…
This MSN outlines the training and certification requirements for personnel on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships.
A code of practice for vessels operating in Category A, B, C and D waters, and other inland waters
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Guidance about the types of vessels that can operate on UK inland waters. It also refers to EU requirements and regulations.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
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