This MIN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
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Tuesday, 06 April 2021
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
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
Thursday, 01 April 2021
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
Thursday, 01 April 2021
UK broadcasts of marine weather forecasts and maritime safety information for all UK seafarers.
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Information on the safe carriage of bauxite and follows on from previous International Maritime Organization and Maritime and Coastguard Agency guidance.
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Expectations for UK Expanded Inspections of Cruise vessels operating out of UK Ports with UK resident passengers on board as the industry resumes operations.
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Expectations for UK Expanded Inspections of Cruise vessels operating out of UK Ports with UK resident passengers on board as the industry resumes operations.
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to introduce regulations for bilge alarms on cargo ships
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
Monday, 29 March 2021
When visiting the coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.
Monday, 29 March 2021
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
Friday, 26 March 2021
Current approved UK service stations for life saving equipment.
Friday, 26 March 2021
Guidance for companies and employers regarding management and mitigation of COVID 19 (Coronavirus).
Friday, 26 March 2021
Valid until 31/05/21: MCA will recognise online delivered accredited training, if approved by the awarding bodies outlined within MIN 648 (M), due to COVID-19.
Friday, 26 March 2021
The annual outcomes of seafarer medical examinations by MCA approved doctors.
Friday, 26 March 2021
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Friday, 26 March 2021
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Thursday, 25 March 2021
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Advice on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft on the carriage of defibrillators.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
This merchant shipping notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships under the below regulations.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
This consultation seeks your views on the draft merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2021 and associated guidance
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Notice to all shipowners, fishing vessel owners, manning agencies, port operators, ship masters, seafarers and fishermen
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
This merchant shipping notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships under the below regulations.
Monday, 22 March 2021
This marine information note explains the implementation phase in period for MSN 1905 (M+F) ships’ medical stores which has been published in March 2021.
Friday, 19 March 2021
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
Thursday, 18 March 2021
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
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
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
This consultation seeks the views of industry on the implementation of the safety related requirements in the Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021.
Monday, 15 March 2021
This consultation seeks your views on the draft merchant shipping (radiocommunications) (amendment) regulations 2021, the draft revision of the merchant shipping (radio installations) regulations 1998 and their associated notices.
Sunday, 14 March 2021
Three codes of practice interpreting merchant shipping regulations 2007, control of vibration at work and control of noise at work.
Friday, 12 March 2021
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
Friday, 12 March 2021
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
Friday, 12 March 2021
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Thursday, 11 March 2021
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during February 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
The UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment.
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