MSN 1866 (M) Amendment 2 – Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarers on Tankers, Ships Subject to the IGF Code, Ships that Operate in Polar Waters and Passenger Ships

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Safety, Training, UK, Vessels

The MCA has published MSN 1866 (M) Amendment 2, which updates the training and certification requirements for seafarers on tankers, passenger ships, vessels using low-flashpoint fuels under the IGF Code, and ships operating in polar waters – ensuring compliance...

ORS9 No. 47: Decision Adopting and Amending Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Regulations (EU) No. 1178/2011, 965/2012 and 139/2014

by | May 12, 2025 | Brexit, CAA, EU, Planning, Training, UK

The CAA has published this offical record for Decision 47, which adopts and amends Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Regulations (EU) No. 1178/2011, 965/2012 and 139/2014 in respect of, among other items, new and updated requirements...

MGN 71 (M+F) Amendment 1: Musters, Drills, On-board Training and Instructions, and Decision Support Systems

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Life saving appliances, Marine, MCA, Muster Areas, Occupational Health, Safety, Training, UK

The MCA has published a new marine guidance note regarding musters, drills, on-board training and decision support systems (DSS).This amendment changes only formatting of the document and updates legacy references. This notice is for the attention of owners, masters,...

MGN 703: Information Concerning the Training and Competence of Remote Operators working with Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs), Certified under the Workboat Code Edition 3

by | Oct 31, 2024 | Competency, MCA, Occupational Health, Safety, Surveying, Training, UK, Vessels

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published MGN 703, which sets out information concerning the training and competence of personnel operating a ROUV.This MGN details interim information for an owner/operator of a ROUV, until a formal pathway for remote...

MSN 1868 (M) Amendment 1 Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention: UK Requirements for Safe Manning and Watchkeeping

by | Jan 26, 2023 | Amendment, Certification, Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Safety, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels

This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out and explains the safe manning requirements contained in the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022, The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work)...

MSN 1865 (M) Amendment 1 UK Requirements for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Amendment, Competency, Emergency, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, Safety, Training, Transport, UK

This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under Chapter VI, of the STCW Convention and Code. It contains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation...

SI 2022/1342 The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022

by | Jan 18, 2023 | Certification, Competency, Dangerous Substances, Health and Safety, Marine, Safety, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels

These Regulations give effect to the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (“the STCW Convention”) that were previously implemented by the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training,...