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Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…
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.
Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This notice replaces MGN 458.
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.
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