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UKSR LYS advice notes for those who wish to have their vessel projects surveyed.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
A final report from Southampton Solent University to the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency investigating modelling the hours of work and rest of merchant navy watch keepers and tug crews.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
This notice makes provision in relation to Directive (EU) 2016/1629 which lays down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2019.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Reports on the economic impact on business of guidance regulation from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2023.
Draft regulations to amend merchant shipping regulations to align the safety standards of older UK domestic passenger vessels with modern passenger ships.
Temporary relocation of the Liverpool marine office and the temporary reduction of service at HM Coastguard Liverpool coastal operations base.
Draft notices to be read with the proposed regulations for fire protection.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
This MIN alerts some seafarers to the requirement for them to undertake an online assessment for the STCW short courses they completed towards the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency (CoC).
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK.
Draft regulations to implement fire protection.
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