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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.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as Recognised Organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Requirements of the new Enhanced Authorisation Scheme for shipowners / operators and Recognised Organisations during its phase-in period
Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
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