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A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
This guidance provides details on how to book an inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different inspection procedures.
Looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
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.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
A code of practice for vessels operating in Category A, B, C and D waters, and other inland waters
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Revised IMO performance standards affecting GMDSS radio communication equipment installed on or after 1/1/2024 have now been delayed until 1/1/2028.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
This MSN outlines the requirements and how to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
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