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This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation
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 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
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Find out about the road transport security standards for commercial vehicle operators, including how to comply, self-assess and improve your security practices.
Broadcast schedules and information concerning navigational and meteorological warnings and meteorological forecasts that ships require to safely navigate.
Guidance to drivers on changes in the law which allow category B licence holders to drive alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) up to 4.25 tonnes.
Video to help developers and operators of roadside HGV parking and driver welfare facilities to submit high quality planning applications.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Guidance on UK domestic and cross-border rail operations.
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
Medical advisory panels work with DVLA to provide expert advice, with the aim of improving road safety. See information on their role and current vacancies.
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