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All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
News and updates on the changes to MCA survey and inspection.
General exemption in relation to new passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2016 and 2017
Amendment 3 outlines guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole body vibration on small vessels.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2015.
This note outlines the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
This MIN provides information on an amendment to the GESAMP hazard evaluation tables that are reproduced in appendix 1 to Annex II of MARPOL an come into force on 1 November 2023.
Positive UK Flag growth, first Greek operator joins the UK Flag, launch of the Red Ensign Group (REG) yacht code and new members of the UK Ship Register team.
The UK Maritime and coastguard agency commission or carry out research within the human element area of maritime and seafarer health and safety.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution stockpiles
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
This year saw extensive revision of both the port marine safety code (PMSC) and the guide to good practice on port marine operations (GTGP).
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
Accessibility statements for the MCA's survey and certification site and other online services.
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