by westoncompliance | Jun 22, 2022 | Aviation, CAA, Health and Safety, Safety, Training, UK
The purpose of this notice from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is to remind helicopter pilots, operators and training schools of the advice and guidance that is available to assist in the management of flight in a degraded visual environment, including its...
by westoncompliance | Jun 15, 2022 | BEIS, Emergency, Environment, Marine, Oil Pollution, OPRED, Pollution, Training, UK
BEIS OPRED has published its annual request for information of trained oil spill response relating to the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulations 1998. Personnel with oil spill response duties must be trained...
by westoncompliance | Apr 13, 2022 | Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels, Welfare
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Feb 1, 2022 | Environment, Environment Agency, Fire, Health and Safety, Onshore, Safety, Training, UK
This regulatory position statement (RPS) is about when you can store and use waste fire extinguishers to train people to fight fires. It has been updated to exclude the use of fire extinguishers that contain perfluorooctanoic acid or fluorosurfactants. Additionally...
by westoncompliance | Dec 6, 2021 | Certification, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
Between June and August 2021, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) sought views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015 and their associated notices. The consultation outcome page has been...
by westoncompliance | Nov 11, 2021 | Competency, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) describes the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Nov 3, 2021 | Certification, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
Between June and August 2021, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) sought views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015 and their associated notices. The consultation outcome has now been...
by westoncompliance | Jun 24, 2021 | COVID-19, Food, Marine, MCA, Training, UK, Vessels
Due to the disruption of Covid-19 on training courses, the MCA will recognise online delivered accredited training, if approved by the awarding bodies, of courses outlined within MIN 648 (M) for use on UK flagged vessels and towards the issue of a Ship’s Cook...
by westoncompliance | Jun 15, 2021 | Certification, Consultation, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently seeking views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015 and their associated notices. This consultation closes at 10am on 9 August 2021....
by westoncompliance | May 31, 2021 | BEIS, Emergency, Environment, Marine, Oil Pollution, OPRED, Pollution, Training, UK
BEIS OPRED has published a reminder notification that responses for the above named request are due by the 25th June 2021. Read more… Source: BEIS OPRED.
by westoncompliance | May 3, 2021 | BEIS, Emergency, Environment, Marine, Oil Pollution, OPRED, Pollution, Training, UK
BEIS OPRED has published a notice relating to the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulations 1998. The ‘Responsible Person’ under these regulations and the holder of an Oil Pollution Emergency Plan is required to...
by westoncompliance | Feb 17, 2021 | Emissions, Environment, Environment Agency, Onshore, Training, UK
The Environment Agency (EA) has published new guidance for individuals who are registered on the monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS) personnel competency scheme for manual stack emissions monitoring. Read more… Source: EA.
by westoncompliance | Jan 25, 2021 | Brexit, Fluorinated gas, Ozone-depletion, Training, UK
This guidance details the qualifications you need to work with fluorinated gas (F gas) and the organisations that offer these qualifications. It has recently been updated to say that the EU does not recognise qualifications from Great Britain when working with F gas...
by westoncompliance | Aug 17, 2020 | BEIS, Emergency, Environment, Marine, Oil Pollution, Pollution, Training, UK
BEIS OPRED has published a notice to remind stakeholders that a response relating to the above matter first requested in June 2020 is required by Wednesday the 19th of August 2020. Read more… Source: BEIS OPRED.
by westoncompliance | Jul 6, 2020 | COVID-19, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
This MIN extends the UK Government’s additional financial support to assist cadets during the COVID-19 pandemic period by three months. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Jun 18, 2020 | BEIS, Emergency, Environment, Marine, Oil Pollution, Pollution, Training, UK
BEIS OPRED has published a notice relating to the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulations 1998. The ‘Responsible Person’ under these regulations and the holder of an Oil Pollution Emergency Plan is...
by westoncompliance | Jun 10, 2020 | COVID-19, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
This MIN provides further information on the process relating to the online oral examination and the order in which they will be prioritised. The MIN also provides information on the process for applying for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE) and the order in which they...
by westoncompliance | May 14, 2020 | COVID-19, First Aid, Health & Safety Executive, Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Training, UK
The HSE has published guidance to provide more information for companies if first aid cover is reduced because of coronavirus or they can’t get the first aid training they need. Read more… Source: HSE.
by westoncompliance | Apr 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Health, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
This MIN summarises the UK Government’s additional financial support to assist cadets during COVID-19 outbreak period. The eligibility requirements and how to apply are detailed in this MIN. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Oct 17, 2019 | Marine, Training, UK
This MIN replaces MIN 591(M) which was published on 26 March 2019. The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW Short Course provider. As such it is bringing forward the date previously...
