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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.

Safety and innovation on the water are to be bolstered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) with a proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.

Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2

This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument and accompanying Code of Practice for Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport or Pleasure (“Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code”).

A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.

An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.

Provides Mariners with guidance on the application of COLREG within traffic separation schemes within UK waters and navigational information, include mandatory reporting guidance within the Dover Strait.

The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.

MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.

How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.

This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.

A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.

A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.

Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).

Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.

A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.

A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.

How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.

Application form for a UK Discharge Book and / or a British Seaman’s Card (MSF 4509).

Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson has been recognised as a private chart producer, following their application to the MCA

Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers

Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®

An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.

This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XI vessels.

MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.

A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25