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A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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 application procedure for a CSR.
A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
The 2016 Regulations form part of the UK’s harmonised approach to ensuring the safety of UK ships and the protection of the marine environment.
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