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Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
皇冠体育app General Exemption for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li鈥�
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Step by step guidance and layout templates on how to draw up a port facility security plan.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e鈥�
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
Support for maritime training (SMarT) funding is available for merchant navy training until March 2024.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
Accessibility and cookie statements for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's certificate of competency checker service.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
How to conduct a risk assessment before using an electronic chart system in raster chart display system (RCDS) mode for primary navigation.
皇冠体育app use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
This notice provides details of the 2025 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (鈥渢he Code鈥�, also 鈥淐OSWP鈥�).
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