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This MSN replaces MSN 1665
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning newbuild small workboats, and pilot boats.
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
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.
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
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