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Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
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