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This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
This note describes the initial implementation by the MCA of electronic certificates and the means by which their validity may be verified.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
Geographical extent of sea areas around the UK which were originally identified as an obligation for the EU domestic passenger ship directive, but which need to be retained post-Brexit because some UK legislation still relie…
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
This Notice sets out the requirements for reporting occupational diseases, including COVID-19 to the MCA.
The purpose of this Notice is to give detailed information required to comply with the (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those R…
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Training materials for MCA oil pollution, contingency planning and response course.
Flowchart showing the process for the port facility security assessments and plans.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
Information on the training commitment for the tonnage tax that companies must agree to when being elected to our UK tonnage tax regime.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
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