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Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
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).
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Requirement to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage and information on the limits of liability.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Documents on meeting the maritime passenger rights regulation, including staff training, disability needs, compensation and scope.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
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