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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).
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is to advise of amendments to the Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and application date.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for bulk carriers.
Advice about regulations applying to pleasure (sport or recreational) craft.
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
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 details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
STCW 95 provides for CoC combining deck, engineer and radio competencies to be issued under regulation VII/1 – alternative certification.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
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