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Clarifications of main changes introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 1 clarifies some requirements in section 2.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK.
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
This MSN outlines the certification route and training requirements for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
Guidance on the acceptance process for electronic chart plotting systems complying with the specifications developed by the Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA).
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
This MSN provides the technical requirements of the obligations contained in the Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
Fee list for registration costs
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
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