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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
Amendment 4 provisions for continuation of a seafarers entitlement under their seafarer employment agreement if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Draws attention to relevant requirements in the regulations listed in paragraph 1.
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…
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.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
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