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 10, 2026 | Inspection, Installation, Navigation, OPRED, UK, Vessels
OPRED has issued a communication to all operators that the Northern Lighthouse Board vessel, NLV Pharos, will be conducting the Annual Seaward Inspection of all offshore installations, inclusive of platforms, FPSO’s, FSU’s and mobile units, within the Scottish sector...
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, 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 | 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 20, 2026 | Certification, Emissions, Marine, MCA, Pollution, Surveying, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published an amendment to the marine guidance note (MGN) regarding the survey and certification requirements for SI 2008/2924 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008.This guidance note should be read in...
by westoncompliance | Aug 3, 2026 | International, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA published Amendment 3 of this marine information notice in June. It outlines the information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.This MIN has had it...
by westoncompliance | Jul 24, 2026 | Inspection, Marine, MCA, Safety, Security, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, setting out how it will inspect eligible foreign-flagged ships visiting UK ports to ensure compliance with international safety, security, environmental and seafarer welfare...
by westoncompliance | Jul 2, 2026 | Marine, MCA, Safety, UK, Vessels
The UK has welcomed the publication of the first international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code, providing a global framework for the safe operation of remotely operated and autonomous cargo ships. Developed through the International Maritime Organization...
by westoncompliance | Jul 1, 2026 | DESNZ, Emissions, UK, UK ETS, Vessels
DESNZ has made substantial updates to this page, which provides an overview of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), who it applies to, and the first steps for participants looking to engage with the scheme.The updates pertain to the recent addition of maritime...
by westoncompliance | Jun 26, 2026 | Emissions, HMSO, Ports, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, which extends the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to certain maritime activities from 1 July 2026, requiring eligible ships to monitor, report and...
by westoncompliance | Jun 26, 2026 | HMSO, Licensing, Marine, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published SI 2026/676 Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026, which updates UK marine licensing rules to implement the UK’s international obligations under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement by...
by westoncompliance | Jun 22, 2026 | Fees, HMSO, Safety, UK, Vessels
These Regulations implement certain amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 by making amendments to SI 2014/1613 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and SI 2014/1615 Merchant Shipping...
by westoncompliance | Jun 12, 2026 | Ballast, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published amendment 2 of this marine guidance note, which provides important information on the UK’s implementation of the international convention for the control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments, which aims to address the spread of...
by westoncompliance | Jun 11, 2026 | Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated the marine information note (MIN) which provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3.This MIN supplements The Workboat Code Edition 3 by providing a summary of standards referenced therein and...
by westoncompliance | Jun 4, 2026 | HMSO, Ports, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published these Regulations which revoke and replace the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2601) (the 2011 Regulations).These regulations apply to ships that are flagged with foreign States and which call at a port or...
by westoncompliance | Jun 1, 2026 | International, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published Amendment 3 of this marine information notice, outlining information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East, which updates the expiry date of...
by westoncompliance | May 22, 2026 | Flag State Endorsement, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated this page with a newer version of the application form, which now includes a requirement for a personal email ID for UKLAP candidates.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 12, 2026 | Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published an update to this marine guidance note, which explains that shipowners, employers and anyone in control of work on board a vessel all have a legal duty to protect not only their own employees, but also contractors, trainees, passengers and other...
