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This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
The MCA provides a range of services to vessel owners and operators, seafarers and other individuals and organisations in the maritime industry.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's Deck safety examinations.
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) sets out recommended best practice to encourage respectful operation between different water users.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
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