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How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
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.
Amendment 1 outlines that this notice replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for fishing vessels only.
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
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