by westoncompliance | Nov 2, 2026 | Consultation, Marine, MCA, Medical, UK
The MCA has opened a consultation on the proposed Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) and Light Dues (Amendment) Regulations 2027 which update both SI 2005/1802 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 and...
by westoncompliance | Oct 26, 2026 | Equipment, Marine, MCA, Medical, UK
The MCA has published this new marine guidance note (MGN) which gives instructions for how outdated MED approval terms in selected MCA publications should be applied under current UK marine equipment requirements.This notice should be read with SI 2025/1280 Merchant...
by westoncompliance | Oct 23, 2026 | Emergency, Marine, MCA, Medical, UK
The MCA has published amendment 1 to the marine guidance note (MGN) 623, which gives guidance on how to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.Amendment 1 updates the references only.Read...
by westoncompliance | Oct 16, 2026 | Brexit, Environment, Equipment, Marine, MCA, Pollution, Safety, UK
The MCA has issued a new amendment to this marine safety note (MSN) regarding safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the...
by westoncompliance | Oct 15, 2026 | Certification, Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, UK
The MCA has published a second amendment to the marine guidance notice on the self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.This MGN sets out the self-certification process for the registration of GMDSS Shore-Based Maintainers (SBMs)...
by westoncompliance | Oct 2, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Navigation, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The MCA has published a new marine guidance note (MGN) providing guidance on the risks of Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS degradation and denial, and measures maritime stakeholders can take to improve resilience and operational safety.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Oct 1, 2026 | International, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated the expiry date for this MIN from 30th September to 30 November 2026.No content adjustments have been made.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Sep 29, 2026 | Accidents, MCA, Safety, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a new amendment providing information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.This MGN replaces MGN 35 (M+F) Amendment 2.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Sep 28, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Safety, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has provided details of the 2026 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the Code”, also “COSWP”).This notice applies to all shipowners, ship operators, managers, masters and...
by westoncompliance | Sep 23, 2026 | Data, Environment, MCA, Surveying, UK
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated various documents and added new links to the UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP).The guidance provides information on the UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP), which surveys and maps UK waters to maintain...
by westoncompliance | Sep 10, 2026 | Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated the UK list of approved ship recycling facilities.This document should be read in conjunction with MGN 656, as this document forms the Annex to MGN 656 and provides information on the UK approved ship recycling facilities. Please refer to MGN 656...
by westoncompliance | Sep 8, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Registration, UK, Vessels
The MCA has issued this merchant information notice (MIN) regarding a Direction issued under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 on registrations previously granted under the EU/EEA free movement eligibility category.The Direction addresses an issue arising from provisions...
by westoncompliance | Sep 4, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Safety, UK
The MCA has amended this marine guidance note (MGN) which provides the updated policy on the implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) in relation to Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).Originally published in August 2026, Section 4.1 has been...
by westoncompliance | Sep 4, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated the guidance information references on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the updated the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Sep 4, 2026 | Accommodation, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK
The MCA has revised the guidance on 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, and published Amendment 2 for this marine guidance note (MGN).Amendment 2...
by westoncompliance | Sep 4, 2026 | Consultation, Marine, MCA, Navigation, Safety, SOLAS, UK
The MCA are seeking views on the proposed new Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2027 to revoke and replace the existing 2020 Regulations.The proposed Regulations will reflect updates made to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at...
by westoncompliance | Aug 31, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published amendment 5 of the merchant shipping notice (MSN) 1905, which sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.Amendment 5 clarifies the contents of the Advanced Treatment Bag, which can be found in Annex 3.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Aug 26, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published amendment 2 to the marine guidance note (MGN) on requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.Amendment 2 updates references and refines the guidance to current...
by westoncompliance | Aug 25, 2026 | Competency, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK
The MCA has published this Marine Information Note (MIN), which provides information on the format of STCW Certificates of Competency (CoC), GMDSS and Flag State Endorsement/Certificates of Equivalent Competency (FSE/CEC) issued by the MCA, including sample images of...
by westoncompliance | Aug 20, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK
The MCA has published amendment 3 for this marine guidance note (MGN), which lists merchant shipping notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.Amendment 3 updates reference links...
