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A memorandum of understanding that identifies the roles of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in the safe and environmentally-sound management of MOD vessels on non-commercial service.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility lies with the Association of Marine Electronic and Radio Colleges (AMERC). The transfer of responsibilities will occur on 12 May 2025.

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

Revised IMO performance standards affecting GMDSS radio communication equipment installed on or after 1/1/2024 have now been delayed until 1/1/2028.

Information regarding VHF channels for the Kieldrecht lock at the port of Antwerp or the new lock at the port of Terneuzen, alongside the Scheldt River.

Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) - amendment to MARPOL Annex I to implement regulation 43A Special Requirements for the Use and Carriage of Oils as Fuel in Arctic Waters.

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.

MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025.

This consultation seeks your views on two Statutory Instruments (SI) and accompanying guidance for implementation of the MLC 2006, amendments 2022 into UK law.

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

MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

New international maritime regulations will become law next year, aiming to improve safety standards for those transported offshore to work on wind farm and oil gas installations.

New international maritime regulations will become UK law next year, setting new safety standards for those transported offshore to work on wind farm and oil gas installations.

This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory instrument which will implement SOLAS Chapter XV – Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel

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

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

The next step has been completed in a wide-ranging review of UK seafarer and cadet training, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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

Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.

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

A package of measures going out for consultation today (Thursday 5 December) is set to make search and rescue response faster and simpler for people carrying Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) on the water.

Complete MSF 4408, to apply for a Merchant Navy Medal.

In accordance with international requirements, the MCA maintains an online portal for registration of UK coded 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs. This MSN explains all the registration requirements.

MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements

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.