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Good governance guidance for statutory harbour authorities operating ports in England and Wales.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for bulk carriers.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
MGN 70 (M) Amendment 1 includes a new reporting procedure for UK-flagged vessels coming to the UK, non UK-flagged vessels in UK waters and UK port facilities discovering a stowaway incident.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Advice about regulations applying to pleasure (sport or recreational) craft.
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
List of successful bids for the International Green Corridor Fund (IGCF).
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
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