by westoncompliance | Jul 27, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, UK, Verification schemes
The MCA has extended the online document verification service to include other MCA-issued documents including GMDSS endorsements, alongside existing verification for Certificates of Competency (CoC), Flag State Endorsements (FSE), and other MCA-issued documents.Read...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2026 | EPIRB, HMSO, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 update UK merchant shipping safety law to revise how emergency position‑indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and personal locator beacons (PLBs) used on UK‑registered...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2026 | EPIRB, Marine, MCA, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The MCA has published a mandatory Merchant Shipping Notice setting out the specific information that must be registered for EPIRBs and PLBs under the 2026 regulations, detailing the required vessel, beacon, and owner information (such as identification codes, contact...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2026 | EPIRB, Marine, MCA, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published updated guidance requiring all emergency distress beacons (EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs) used on UK-registered ships, hovercraft and watercraft to be mandatorily registered and kept up to date with the UK Beacon Registry, making it an offence not to...
by westoncompliance | Oct 21, 2025 | Maintenance/Repairs, Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, UK
The MCA has updated this marine guidance note to include a revised list of organisations registered to conduct shore-based maintenance.This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1690 (M) and MSN 1801 (F).Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Oct 15, 2025 | Consultation, Emergency, EPIRB, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published the outcome of the consultation seeking views on the draft of The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (“the new regulations”). The new regulations have six aims. These...
by westoncompliance | Aug 1, 2025 | Maintenance/Repairs, Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, UK
The MCA has updated this MGN to include a revised list of organisations registered to conduct shore-based maintenance and added the list in PDF.This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1690 (M) and MSN 1801 (F).Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Jun 19, 2025 | Communication, HMSO, Radio Communication, UK
The UK Government has published a new Statutory instrument (SI) specifying the frequency bands for which OFCOM will grant wireless telegraphy licences, setting out limits on the number of licences available. Under Article 2(1), only a restricted number of licences...
by westoncompliance | May 13, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK, Vessels
The MCA has removed the now obsolete form for Endorsement and Revalidation only – revision 05/25 is the current form.There have also been some amendments to the application guidance.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 12, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The MCA have amended the Marine Information note (MIN) with key information for candidates added to sections 3 and 4, and new annexes B-Ei have also been added.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 12, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The MCA has updated its guidance to reflect recent changes to the GMDSS application process, which includes the addition of MIN 716 (M+F) Amendment 1: Changes to the GMDSS process in the UK.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 8, 2025 | Aviation, CAA, Navigation, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The CAA has issued this safety notice to raise awareness, and to advise operators and personnel who may be impacted by Global Navigation Satellite Systems Radio Frequency Interference (GNSS RFI), updating the affected areas and including the latest information.This...
by westoncompliance | May 1, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated the form ‘MSF 4354: Application for UK GMDSS GOC, ROC, STCW Endorsement and Revalidation of STCW Endorsement’ to reflect new application process for UK GMDSS GOC and ROC applications from the 21/04/2025.Applicants has also been given...
by westoncompliance | Apr 29, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The MCA have amended the Marine Information note (MIN) with key information for candidates added to sections 3 and 4, and new annexes B-Ei have also been added.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Mar 31, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Surveying, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has amended this marine guidance note which explains the procedures for persons wishing to obtain authorisation to carry out radio surveys.This notice applies to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisations, Certifying...
by westoncompliance | Mar 3, 2025 | MCA, Navigation, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a leaflet which provides information about the structure and co-ordination of the UK’s Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Service, including schedules for routine NAVTEX and radio telephony (RT) broadcasts.Read...
by westoncompliance | Feb 25, 2025 | Emergency, EPIRB, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) held a consultation seeking views on the draft of The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (“the new regulations”). The new regulations have six aims....
by westoncompliance | Jan 21, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Radio Beacons, Radio Communication, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) opened this consultation seeking views on the draft of The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 on 5 December 2024.The consultation closing date has now been...
by westoncompliance | Dec 18, 2024 | Certification, Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a marine information note (MIN) stating that MCA will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification.This applies to...
by westoncompliance | Dec 17, 2024 | Equipment, International, Marine, MCA, Radio Communication, Safety, UK
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published and update to MIN 700, which is intended to provide awareness and advise UK flag vessels that revised International Maritime Organization (IMO) performance standards affecting Global Maritime Distress and Safety...
