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Guidance on gaining a GOC, ROC, LRC, STCW Endorsement or revalidating an STCW endorsement for a GMDSS certificate for working at sea on UK vessels.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also i…
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
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