This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
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Monday, 22 July 2024
Monday, 22 July 2024
The UK Ship Register (UKSR) launched a new website, simplifying access to essential services for seafarers and vessel owners worldwide.
Thursday, 18 July 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
Monday, 15 July 2024
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Monday, 15 July 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Friday, 12 July 2024
Application form for revalidating an existing STCW deck or engineering officer Certificate of Competency (MSF 4201).
Friday, 12 July 2024
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three. foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of May after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three. foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of May after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Tuesday, 09 July 2024
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Tuesday, 09 July 2024
A strategic overview for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations
Tuesday, 09 July 2024
Fishing vessel skipper receives suspended sentence after collision left two people with minor injuries.
Friday, 05 July 2024
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Friday, 05 July 2024
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Thursday, 04 July 2024
A fishing company must pay more than £100,000 after a highly modified vessel capsized, causing the deaths of two people onboard.
Thursday, 04 July 2024
A list of the Coastguard Rescue Service areas across the UK and the volunteer stations in each of them.
Thursday, 04 July 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Tuesday, 02 July 2024
A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies.
Tuesday, 02 July 2024
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Tuesday, 02 July 2024
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
Tuesday, 02 July 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Tuesday, 02 July 2024
International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.
Friday, 28 June 2024
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Friday, 28 June 2024
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Friday, 28 June 2024
A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
Friday, 28 June 2024
This MIN highlights amendments to the international code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011 (ESP Code 2011) (MSC.525(106)) brought into force in the UK 1st July 2024.
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
Friday, 21 June 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Friday, 21 June 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for long courses.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Rogue vessel warning as defendant repeatedly sailed in wrong direction
Thursday, 20 June 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Monday, 17 June 2024
Civilian search and rescue helicopter activity statistics in the United Kingdom for the year ending March 2024.
Monday, 17 June 2024
Civilian search and rescue helicopter activity statistics in the United Kingdom for the year ending March 2024.
Monday, 17 June 2024
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
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