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Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Requirements of the new Enhanced Authorisation Scheme for shipowners / operators and Recognised Organisations during its phase-in period
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This MGN replaces MGN 538 (M), as amended.
Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as Recognised Organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
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