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List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.
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 describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
Instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
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