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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.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
This year saw extensive revision of both the port marine safety code (PMSC) and the guide to good practice on port marine operations (GTGP).
Accessibility statements for the MCA's survey and certification site and other online services.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for bulk carriers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency answers the questions we've received about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why it's important.
These draft notices advise on the application and effect of the draft Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 which are subject to approval by Parliament, and could change.
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
News and updates on the changes to MCA survey and inspection.
List of surveyors authorised to conduct registration surveys of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2016.
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
A summary of key amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (amendment 06-21) which come into force on 1 December 2023.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
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.
It is an offence to establish and use an unlicensed broadcasting station on board ships either within or outside UK territorial limits.
Advice for ferry and cruise passengers to help them understand their rights in respect of compensation following an accident at sea.
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