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Guidance on proportionate SMS requirements under Workboat Code Edition 3, including self-assessment, implementation evidence and the CA’s assurance role.
This MIN provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA, including sample images of the new certificat…
This MIN outlines the recognised qualifications available from official awarding bodies, which the MCA will accept for issuing a ship’s cooks CoC
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
This MGN outlines best practice for design, equipment and outfit of dedicated onboard spaces, improving safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This notice sets out the PMSC compliance date and process for UK ports, harbours, marinas and marine facilities for the period of 2026-2028.
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
Supporting information for merchant navy medal applications, for eligible seafarers who served in a vessel used to support the UK armed forces in campaigns between 1939 to 1991.
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is to advise of amendments to the Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and application date.
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