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This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
Information on how to apply for a UK fishing certificate of competence (CoC) for engineers.
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
Download warning information signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
Potential effects on performance of prescription and or over the counter drugs.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)
Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)
Small Vessel Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
Download 'fire' action and equipment signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
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