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Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Information and links to documents referenced in MGN 534
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
Amendment 3 outlines provisions of The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 and their effect on the scope of the Merchant Shipping (Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996.
This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
This note reminds designers, builders, owners and skippers of fishing vessels that modifications to vessels must be approved by the MCA prior to work taking place.
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice sets out the assessment dates for small vessel Engineer Officer Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
The oral examination syllabus for MEOLs.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
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