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Designates UK VTS for the purpose of requiring compliance by shipping with regulations 6 and 7 of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2004.
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
This Notice sets out the requirements for reporting occupational diseases, including COVID-19 to the MCA.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Notice provides detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010.
The purpose of this Notice is to give detailed information required to comply with the (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010.
About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
MCA official letter recognising Paramount Nautical Ltd's use of Bridge Express v1.15.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
Implementing EC Directive 2001/96/EC (establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.)
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Stand-alone Furuno GPS receivers and equipment using Furuno GPS chips, could produce data that is 19.7 years in the past, therefore generating errors in both the GPS position and date (19th May 2002).
Incorrect marine equipment EC type (Module B) certificate for retro-reflective materials manufactured by WRS (Xiamen) technology co. limited
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
Find out about MCA CERSANs and their role in enabling CERS users to provide accurate vessel traffic monitoring information on vessels arriving at UK ports.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
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