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This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and re…
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Amendment 3 outlines provisions of The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 and their effect on the scope of the Merchant Shipping (Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
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