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Draws attention to mariners on the mandatory reporting regime and the recommendations for navigating within the Dover strait.
Requirements of the new Enhanced Authorisation Scheme for shipowners / operators and Recognised Organisations during its phase-in period
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.
Instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
Advice about regulations applying to pleasure (sport or recreational) craft.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Guidance on requirement for a document of compliance and the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods.
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 outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
Amendment 1 outlines that this notice replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for fishing vessels only.
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation.
This notice provides details of the 2024 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
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