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This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
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鈥�
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer鈥檚 deck certificates.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team 鈥� formerly Seafarer Training and Certification 鈥� including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
This MSN outlines the requirements to revalidate all certificates of competency and tanker endorsements under the STCW convention and code.
The application of certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, ( STCW 95 amended) regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
The maps show the locations of the MCA marine offices
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the鈥�
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.
This note and annex provides guidance to the relevant requirements in the Regulations in respect of musters, drills, on-board training and Decision Support Systems. This Amendment changes only formatting of the document and 鈥�
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