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This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Training for seafarers including: career information, written and oral exam syllabuses and details for nautical colleges and training centres
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
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 certi…
This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations (including amendments to the current Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, II/…
Guidance on gaining or revalidating an endorsement for a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System certificate for working at sea on UK vessels.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
This MGN informs interested parties of the MCA installation and testing requirements for the approval of new fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel machinery spaces.
Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
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…
This marine guidance note replaces the guidance which was published on www.gov.uk for compliance with SOLAS chapter V and the 2002 regulations.
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.
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.
The structure and requirements of “The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
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