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Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Fee list for registration costs
This MSN outlines the examination and training requirements for the certification of radio personnel onboard merchant vessels.
Contact details for the Seafarer Operations team 鈥� formerly Seafarer Training and Certification 鈥� including email and phone numbers for training, certification and boatmaster enquiries.
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
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Guidance about the types of vessels that can operate on UK inland waters. It also refers to EU requirements and regulations.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
How to be aware of what is going on around you, now and in the near future.
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
This MSN outlines the training and certification requirements for personnel on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
This guidance note highlights appropriate use of the AIS and VHF marine radio for collision avoidance. It also includes key points from IMO circular regarding use of AIS aids to navigation.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
This MSN outlines the safe manning requirements in Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022 and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
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