tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Activity on GOV.UK HM Government 2025-05-16T13:58:03Z /government/publications/mgn-351-m-amendment-1-leadership-qualities-for-safety-management#2025-05-16T13:58:03Z 2025-05-16T13:58:03Z Guidance: MGN 351 (M) Amendment 1 leadership qualities for safety management Updated guidance on leadership from the 'Leading for Safety' review, with advice on six core qualities for effective safety leadership. /government/publications/survey-and-inspection-of-fishing-vessels-chapters-1-to-17-msis-27#2025-05-16T09:54:32Z 2025-05-16T09:54:32Z Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapters 1 to 17 (MSIS 27) Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels. /government/publications/international-sar-co-operation-plans-index#2025-05-16T08:45:43Z 2025-05-16T08:45:43Z Guidance: International search and rescue cooperation data: Passenger ships International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships. /government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based#2025-05-13T12:44:20Z 2025-05-13T12:44:20Z Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals. /government/publications/mgn-520-m-amendment-2-human-element-guidance-the-deadly-dozen#2025-05-13T10:46:26Z 2025-05-13T10:46:26Z Guidance: MGN 520 (M) Amendment 2 human element guidance - the deadly dozen A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors. /government/publications/gmdss-stcw-endorsement-msf-4354#2025-05-12T14:13:55Z 2025-05-12T14:13:55Z Form: How to apply for a UK GMDSS MSF 4354: Application for UK GMDSS GOC, ROC, STCW Endorsement and Revalidation of STCW Endorsement /government/publications/mgn-71-mf-amendment-1-musters-drills-on-board-training-and-instructions-and-decision-support-systems#2025-05-12T10:59:04Z 2025-05-12T10:59:04Z Guidance: MGN 71 (M+F) Amendment 1: Musters, drills, on-board training and instructions, and decision support systems. This note and annex provides guidance to the relevant requirements in the Regulations in respect of musters, drills, on-board training and Decision Support Systems. This Amendment changes only formatting of the document and updates legacy references. /guidance/apply-for-gmdss-stcw-endorsement-merchant-navy-radio-operators#2025-05-09T17:43:48Z 2025-05-09T17:43:48Z Applying for a UK GMDSS Certificate, Endorsement or Revalidation. Guidance on gaining a GOC, ROC, LRC, STCW Endorsement or revalidating an STCW endorsement for a GMDSS certificate for working at sea on UK vessels. /guidance/deck-officers-and-ratings#2025-05-09T17:40:31Z 2025-05-09T17:40:31Z Deck Officers and Ratings Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate /government/publications/min-716-mf-changes-to-the-gmdss-process-in-the-uk#2025-05-09T14:34:52Z 2025-05-09T14:34:52Z Guidance: MIN 716 (M+F) Amendment 1: Changes to the GMDSS process in the UK. 皇冠体育app 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). 皇冠体育app transfer of responsibilities will occur on 12 May 2025. However, candidates who successfully complete their GMDSS Course after 21 April, should apply directly to the MCA who will issue the GMDSS certificate, see section 3. /government/publications/recruitment-and-placement-agencies-approved-by-the-mca#2025-05-09T09:06:35Z 2025-05-09T09:06:35Z Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies. /government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database#2025-05-09T09:03:37Z 2025-05-09T09:03:37Z Guidance: UK marine equipment database 皇冠体育app UK marine equipment approval database is a list of marine equipment which has been granted UK conformity assessment. /guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp#2025-05-08T14:50:45Z 2025-05-08T14:50:45Z MCA approved training providers (ATP) How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training. /government/news/seafarer-cadets-funding-secured-for-extra-12-months-by-maritime-and-coastguard-agency#2025-05-07T23:00:00Z 2025-05-07T23:00:00Z Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard Agency Seafarer cadets can continue to benefit from financial support for their training up until spring 2026 thanks to a 12-month funding extension unlocked through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). /government/publications/mgn-561-m-amendment-1-surveys-recognised-organisation-enhanced-authorisation#2025-05-07T09:42:21Z 2025-05-07T09:42:21Z Guidance: MGN 561 (M) Amendment 1 Surveys: recognised organisation enhanced authorisation 皇冠体育app conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation. /government/publications/list-of-authorised-persons-for-radio-surveys#2025-05-06T08:36:04Z 2025-05-06T08:36:04Z Guidance: List of authorised persons for radio surveys on UK flagged ships An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency. /government/publications/mgn-484-m-amendment-5-mlc-published-accident-statistics-advice#2025-05-02T13:58:50Z 2025-05-02T13:58:50Z Guidance: MGN 484 (M) Amendment 5: MLC published accident statistics advice Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures. /government/publications/mgn-492-amendment-2-protecting-those-not-employed-by-the-shipowner#2025-05-02T13:54:27Z 2025-05-02T13:54:27Z Guidance: MGN 492 Amendment 2 protecting those not employed by the shipowner Outlining guidance on the duty of care of companies, employers to all workers under the MS (Health and safety at work) Regulations 1997. /government/publications/solas-container-weight-method-2-mca-approved-weighing#2025-05-02T07:42:02Z 2025-05-02T07:42:02Z Guidance: SOLAS container weight MCA approved weighing organisations MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements /government/publications/min-674-m-guidance-for-shipowners-regarding-seafarers-affected-by-russias-invasion-of-ukraine#2025-05-01T11:49:00Z 2025-05-01T11:49:00Z Guidance: MIN 674 (M) Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.