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This MGN explains the new legal requirement for cargo ships that are 24m or more in length and less than 500GT to be fitted with bilge water level detectors and alarms.
The purpose of this MGN is to publish the UK list of approved ship recycling facilities as required by the UK ship recycling regulations and referred to in Section 6 of MGN 633 Amendment 1
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
Amendment 1 provides information on the health and safety at work asbestos regulations 2010 as amended in 2013.
MGN provides guidance on use of Electronic Record Books for the purpose of recording Navigational Activities as stipulated within SOLAS Chapter V/Reg 28 and IMO Resolution A.916(22).
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
This notice gives information on amendments made to the international convention on load lines 1966
This note reminds designers, builders, owners and skippers of fishing vessels that modifications to vessels must be approved by the MCA prior to work taking place.
The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW short course provider.
This MIN notes the Certificates of Competency (CoCs) and the endorsements on CoC’s (as listed in the Annex) which are suspended as of 00:01 GMT Monday 6 January 2020.
Notice to all ship owners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ship repairers, certifying authorities, oil suppliers, masters and ship's officers.
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 Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Legal requirements for mini scooters powered by motors and the rules about riding them on public roads.
A code of practice to navigate the technical and commercial challenges when designing a MaaS solution.
The monitoring and evaluation required by promoters of local authority major schemes.
The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
New rules and advice about appealing against the decision of an arbitrator following changes to the merchant shipping regulations.
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