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Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
Updated guidance on in water survey in lieu of dry docking for statutory bottom inspection for UK passenger and cargo vessels, including domestic vessels.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
This MSN outlines the certification route and training requirements for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
This MIN outlines the alternative route to have qualifications assessed by an MCA-approved nautical college for entry onto UK Engineering Officer of the Watch training programme.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN1871 皇冠体育app Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and re鈥�
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information鈥�
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�
皇冠体育app first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
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