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This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This marine guidance note replaces the guidance which was published on www.gov.uk for compliance with SOLAS chapter V and the 2002 regulations.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XI vessels.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations (including amendments to the current Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, II/1, a…
Guidance on gaining or revalidating an endorsement for a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System certificate for working at sea on UK vessels.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
This MSN outlines the requirements for the implementation of training elements under chapter VI of STCW code for merchant navy seafarers in the UK.
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