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How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
A to Z list of UK ports of registry, for vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
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Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
This MGN provides guidance on certain aspects of the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
This MSN outlines the certification route and training requirements for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
Guidance to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry improve their leadership and people management skills, to ensure safety. It reflects current thinking on leadership in safety and the human element, focus…
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
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