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How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Guidance on the acceptance process for electronic chart plotting systems complying with the specifications developed by the Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA).
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
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.
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