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Publications 36
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Guidance: MGN 719 (M+F) Operating in GNSS denied and degraded environments
Guidance on the risks of GNSS degradation and denial, and measures maritime stakeholders can take to improve resilience and operational safety.
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Guidance: MIN 720 (M) Amendment 1 - Transforming seafarer training: the UK’s modernised officer qualifications syllabus
This MIN sets out the changes to the UK's seafarer officer qualifications syllabus, overseen by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through the Cadet Training & Modernisation (CT&M) Pr...
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Statutory guidance: MGN 35 (M+F) Amendment 3 accidents when using power operated watertight doors
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
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Guidance: MIN 688 (M) Amendment 5 code of safe working practices: 2026 edition
This notice provides details of the 2026 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).
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Guidance: MIN 734 (M+F) Amendment 2 welfare support for seafarers and fishers
This notice highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom.
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Maritime Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2026
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.
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Transparency data: MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in August 2026
Spending on a government procurement card over £500.
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Guidance: MIN 738 (M+F) Direction issued under Section 8(4) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995
Direction issued under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 on registrations previously granted under the EU/EEA free movement eligibility category.
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Guidance: MGN 481 (M) Amendment 2 MLC, 2006: crew accommodation supplementary guidance
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
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Maritime heroes honoured for inspiring the next generation of seafarers and supporting communities at sea
The 2026 recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal represent the very best of the UK's maritime sector, demonstrating exceptional service, dedication and leadership.
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Proposed Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2027
Consultation on updates to the current regulations which implement amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974.
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Notice: Enforcement notice: Russian-flagged cargo vessel SINEGORSK
A movement direction was issued to the Russian-flagged cargo vessel SINEGORSK under UK sanctions legislation, ordering it to leave UK internal waters.
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Guidance: MSN 1844 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006: crew accommodation
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without Maritime Labour Convention certificates in UK waters.
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Guidance: MGN 474 (M) Amendment 2 retention of crew agreements where appropriate
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
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Guidance: MIN 655 Amendment 1 (M+F) new-style certificates for UK seafarers and those working onboard UK ships
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information on the format of STCW Certificates of Competency (CoC), GMDSS and Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency (FSE/CEC) is...
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Guidance: MGN 718 (M+F): 2026 IMO amendment to PSSR
This notice provides the updated policy on the implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) in relation to Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
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Guidance: MSN 1905 (M+F) Amendment 5 ships’ medical stores
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
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Guidance: MIN 732 (M+F) Amendment 3 guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
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Guidance: MGN 652 (M+F) Amendment 1 infectious disease at sea
Amendment 1 provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
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Guidance: Annex to MGN 656 The latest UK list of approved facilities
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
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Living and working conditions under ILO 188
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
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UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP)
Information on past, present and future UK CHP survey plans, how to access and share hydrographic and seabed mapping data, and how to collaborate with the MCA
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Guidance: MGN 417 (M+F) Amendment 1 Radio communications GMDSS shore based maintenance
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
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Guidance: HM Coastguard offshore energy courses
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: SOLAS container weight MCA approved weighing organisations
MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements
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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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Transparency data: Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service recipients
List of people who have received the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
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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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MCA approved training providers (ATP)
How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training. This page is updated monthly.
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How to become a MCA approved doctor
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
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Guidance: MCA approved doctors for overseas
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
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Research: ENG1 and ML5 annual medical reports and summaries
The annual outcomes of seafarer medical examinations by MCA approved doctors.
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Guidance: List of independent medical referees who review fitness to work
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
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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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MLC 2006 titles 1 to 5: regulations, guidance and information
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
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Ship security
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.