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The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
Guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1169), which regulate UK commercial nuclear-powered ships and foreign commercial nuclear-powered ships visiting UK waters.
This note sets out the procedure for conformity assessment bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK nominated body under the merchant shipping (marine equipment) regulations 2016 (as amended).
Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Guidance on the purpose of a British Seaman’s Card, who is eligible to be issued with one, and how to apply. Eligibility has recently been extended to fishermen. This is interim guidance pending public consultation on eligib…
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency.
This marine information note (MIN) has been published to advise of a recent decision made regarding the acceptance of electronic record books under MARPOL as listed in resolution MEPC.312(74).
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
Training materials for MCA oil pollution, contingency planning and response course.
Advice for passengers on their rights when travelling by sea and on inland waterways.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
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