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Guidance: MSN 1883 (F) Amendment 5 Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188) Medical Examination and Certification for Fishers

The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.

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Guidance: Counter pollution training courses

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

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Guidance: MCA previously approved doctors

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

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Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based

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

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Guidance: MCA approved training providers (ATP)

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

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Form: Apply for UK Discharge Book and / or British Seaman’s Card

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

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Correspondence: Recognition of Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson as a chart producer

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

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Health and safety on ships

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

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Guidance: Safety Bulletin 35 – Lithium storage solutions Ltd – lithium safety store

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

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Guidance: List of authorised persons for radio surveys on UK flagged ships

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

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Guidance: MGN 599 (M) Amendment 1 (M) Pleasure vessels – regulations and exemptions – guidance and best practice advice

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

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Guidance: SOLAS container weight MCA approved weighing organisations

MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

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Guidance: MGN630 Amendment 4 (F) Fishing vessels: Pre registration surveys for fishing vessels

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

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Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapter 1 annexes (MSIS 27)

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

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Guidance: MCA Approved Electric Propulsion Course 1 (AEPC1) Guidelines

This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to conduct safe and effective operations onboard of vessels already utilising electric drives with battery technologies.

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Guidance: MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes Amendment 3

This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations (including amendments to the current Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited, II/1, and Master (code vessels less than 200 GT)/Officer of the Watch (yachts less than 500 GT) online oral examination) and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). This MIN also details the recording of online oral examinations, how the MCA deals with malpractice and breaches of online oral examination procedures, and the appeals process for MCA online oral examinations.

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Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA

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

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Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA

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

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Guidance: Coastguard Rescue Service areas and stations

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A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.

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Statutory guidance: MSIS 2 The ISM Code

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For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore

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Guidance: MIN 676 (M+F) Amendment 1 Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures for MCA Written Examinations

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This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.

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Guidance: MCA approved training providers (ATP)

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

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Guidance: UK marine equipment database

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

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Guidance: Ship security

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How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.

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Guidance: Marine pollution (MARPOL) annex II surveyors

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Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors

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Guidance: MIN 653 (M) Deck Oral Exam Syllabus Amendment 1

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This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.

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Guidance: MIN 654 (M) Engineering and Electro technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus Amendment 1

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This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.

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Guidance: MCA approved training providers (ATP)

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

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Guidance: MIN 714 (M) proposed implementation of MLC 2006, amendments 2022

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Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.

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Guidance: MGN 703: Information concerning the training and competence of Remote Operators working with Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs), certified under the Workboat Code Edition 3

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Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, certifying authorities Masters and Remote Operators, working with ROUVs. This information is provided for use by persons operating ROUVs, certified under The Workboat Code Edition 3. This notice should be read in conjunction with The Workboat Code Edition 3.

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Guidance: MCA approved doctors for shipping companies

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

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Press release: New Coastguard station is 'great news for both the team and the island'

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After around 40 years in the same station, a coastguard rescue team on the Isle of Wight has a new home.

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Guidance: Safety Bulletin 35 – Lithium storage solutions Ltd – lithium safety store

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

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Guidance: MCA approved training providers (ATP)

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

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Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based

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

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Statutory guidance: Domestic Safety Management code: Instructions for surveyors (MSIS29)

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Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.

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Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA

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

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Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapter 1 annexes (MSIS 27)

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

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Press release: ‘Helpful insight’ into issues of static fishing gear and safety tips

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Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report and safety leaflet for fishers.

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Guidance: HM Coastguard offshore energy courses

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Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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Guidance: List of authorised persons for radio surveys on UK flagged ships

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

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Guidance: MGN 578 (M) Amendment 2 use of overside working systems on commercial yachts, small commercial vessels and loadline vessels

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This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.

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Guidance: MGN 428 (M+F) Amendment 3 artificial optical radiation regs 2010

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This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.

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Guidance: SOLAS container weight MCA approved weighing organisations

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MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

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Guidance: MGN 659 (M+F) Amendment 2 (entry into enclosed spaces)

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Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.

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