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This note outlines the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels which are subject to the MLC, 2006.

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

When visiting your local coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.

This FAQ has been developed based upon queries received from interested stakeholders.

Seafarer certificates and equivalent competencies required in European Union Area countries.

Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).

Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).

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

A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.

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

This information note explains the UK's procedures for conformity assessment and acceptance of marine equipment for UK ships following the end of the transition period on 1 January 2021.

Information required to comply with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) (biological agents) regulations 2010 as amended.

Information required to comply with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) (chemical agents) regulations 2010 as amended.

MLC amendment, that a seafarer's employment agreement should not lapse if a seafarer is held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery, until repatriation.

Information to comply with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 as they relate to new or expectant mothers.

This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.

This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.

Amendments to MARPOL Annex II and the Introduction of Amendments in the 2020 Edition of the International Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC Code).

Pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007 and existing vessels of 15m length overall to less than 24m

This Marine Information Note (MIN) is intended to give awareness and advise UK flag vessels of a new recognised mobile satellite service in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

The UKSAR2G programme will build on the current UK SAR service to provide a market-led tailored approach to search and rescue in a more cost-efficient and innovative way

This general exemption remedies an administrative irregularity concerning workboats built before 21 July 1968 and are 24 metres or more in length and less than 150 gross tons.

This MGN sets out amendments to MARPOL Annex II and the IBC code with effect from 01 January 2021.

This follow up consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to amend MGN 543 and the methodology document.

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

COSWP 2020 Amendment 5, advising on improving the health and safety of seafarers primarily on board UK registered ships.

A consultation on the revised MGN's and the revised methodology for assessing the navigational safety and emergency response of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations.

When visiting your local coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to your tier status.