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Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Form declaring sale and transfer of ownership of a British registered ship.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
Apply for a boatmasters' licence to run a passenger-carrying or non-passenger carrying commercial vessel - apply, replace, renew or upgrade your licence
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
A report for your medical history and current health; lets your doctor decide on your fitness to work safely at sea.
A form to be filled in by individuals or companies who are exporting dangerous goods.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
Complete form MSF 4274, for a notice of eligibility (NOE) for an oral examination leading to the issue of a deck CoC (STCW) for masters, chief mates and OOW.
Complete this form to register a vessel on the small ships register (part 3 of the UK register).
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Information about applying for jobs with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This MGN provides guidance and clarification for aspects of MARPOL Annex V, polar code and merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621).
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
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