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Public consultation is sought for the Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 2023 and accompanying Code (“Workboat Code Edition 3”).
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to introduce additional flexibility in relation to persons counting obligations on passenger ships.
Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.
Proposed new regulations on inspection of Ro-Ro ferry and high-speed passenger craft updating inspection requirements for this sector of the shipping industry.
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
These regulations implement amendments to Chapter II-1 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, aligning with international rules.
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.
Consultation on the review of Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 372 Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs): Guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs
Public Consultation is sought for The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 replacing the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2950) and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Large S…
A consultation on the revised MGN's and the revised methodology for assessing the navigational safety and emergency response of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations.
Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This consultation seeks your views on the draft merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2021 and associated guidance
This consultation seeks the views of industry views on a Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) which clarifies the UK policy when determining LLL on vessel hullforms featuring cut-outs, removable end sections, and bathing platforms.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposed guidance for the safety of electric vehicles on passenger Ro-Ro ferries.
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed Merchant Shipping (nuclear ships) Regulations 2021, which will transpose chapter VIII of the SOLAS convention, 1974 into UK law. Views are also sought on the draft MGN.
The MCA is consulting on an amendment to update MSN 1747(M) which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast.
The MCA is consulting on an Amendment to update MGN 306(M) Designing and Operating Smaller Passenger Vessels: Meeting the needs of persons with reduced mobility
This consultation seeks views on the implementation of the updates of the International High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes which operate under Chapter X of SOLAS.
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed extension of enforcement powers used for maritime legislation to enable a comprehensive suite of civil sanctions.
This consultation seeks your views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) regulations 2015 and their associated notices.
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