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Outlining the UK merchant shipping regulations and procedures which are different from other Flag vessels, enabling compliance with UK requirements.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency information about who can authorise stability approval.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
MCA certificate
Draft Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) guidance for ship owners under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
An IMO circular MSC 1/circ.1475 on the guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
A report with information about, and guidance on, inspecting the carbon fibre masts and spars of large commercial yachts.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
Download 'first aid' sign from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2017.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2019.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors in survey and inspection of ‘GMDSS’ radio installations on ships for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the various Statutory Instruments covering merchant shipping.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2016.
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