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This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
Guidance on requirement for a document of compliance and the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are sufficient copies of the code available on a ship so that is accessible to all seafarers.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
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.
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