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Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.
This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator鈥檚 licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator鈥檚 licence (SMEOL). It also i鈥�
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
This MIN outlines further guidance on the requirements for MCA Approved Training Providers and Nautical Colleges under regulation I/6 and I/8 of the STCW Code.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for a Certificate of Competency for engineer officers working on small vessels. It also contains the requirements for the approval of training providers.
Your rights as a passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
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