tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2026-05-21T21:02:48+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1876-m-amendment-1-working-time-inland-waterways-regulations-2003-as-amended2026-05-21T21:02:48+01:00MSN 1876 (M) Amendment 1 Working time: inland waterways regulations 2003 as amendedThe application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amendedtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based2026-05-21T09:15:07+01:00MCA approved doctors UK basedA list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-732-mf-amendment-2-guidance-for-shipowners-fishing-vessel-owners-seafarers-and-fishers-affected-by-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east2026-04-24T15:10:23+01:00MIN 732 (M+F) amendment 2 guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-734-mf-welfare-support-for-seafarers-and-fishers2026-04-23T15:52:00+01:00MIN 734 (M+F) Welfare support for seafarers and fishersThis notice highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-645-m-amendment-1-load-line-length-policy-clarification---hull-form-cut-outs-extensions-and-steps2026-04-14T10:36:57+01:00MGN 645 (M) Amendment 1 load line length – policy clarification:
hull form cut-outs, extensions and stepsThis Note clarifies UK interpretations for determining Load Line Length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-297-m-amendment-2-the-carriage-of-defibrillators-on-ships2026-04-02T16:33:25+01:00MGN 297 (M) amendment 2 the carriage of defibrillators on shipsAmendment 2 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1845-m-amendment-2-food-and-catering-provision-of-food-and-fresh-water2026-03-19T11:06:49+00:00MSN 1845 (M) Amendment 2 Food and catering, provision of food and fresh waterOutlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-707-m-mlc-2006-provision-of-social-connectivity-and-internet-access2026-03-19T11:06:18+00:00MGN 707 (M) MLC, 2006 - provision of social connectivity and internet accessExplanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-482-m-amendment-2-mlc-2006-medical-care2026-03-19T11:05:48+00:00MGN 482 (M) Amendment 2 MLC, 2006 - Medical careShipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/uk-recognised-aviation-inspection-bodies2026-02-04T10:46:54+00:00UK recognised aviation inspection bodiesThe MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-474-m-amendment-1-retention-of-crew-agreements-where-appropriate2026-01-29T09:46:50+00:00MGN 474 (M) Amendment 1 retention of crew agreements where appropriateRequirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/seafarers-medical-certification-guidance2026-01-28T11:00:11+00:00Seafarers medical certification guidanceHow to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1891-f-amendment-2-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-list-of-crew2026-01-27T15:52:02+00:00MSN 1891 (F) Amendment 2 ILO work in fishing convention, list of crewAll UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-merchant-shipping-maritime-labour-convention-and-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-20262026-01-27T15:47:39+00:00The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include some amendments to the MLC.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-577-m-amendment-2-maintenance-of-lists-of-crew-ashore2026-01-08T15:51:21+00:00MGN 577 (M) Amendment 2 maintenance of lists of crew ashoreObligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1849-m-amendment-1-mlc-2006-on-board-complaint-procedures2026-01-07T13:36:42+00:00MSN 1849 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006 on-board complaint proceduresHow to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-601-m-amendment-1-mlc-2006-crew-accommodation-for-small-vessels-of-less-than-200gt2026-01-06T11:53:00+00:00MGN 601 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006 crew accommodation for small vessels of less than 200GTCrew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-589-f-amendment-1-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-complaints2026-01-06T11:52:53+00:00MGN 589 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Work in fishing convention: complaintsDetails on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-674-m-amendment-4-guidance-for-shipowners-regarding-seafarers-affected-by-russias-invasion-of-ukraine2025-12-17T15:39:03+00:00MIN 674 (M) Amendment 4 guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia's invasion of UkraineThis notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-472-m-amendment-4-mlc-applying-for-a-substantial-equivalence2025-12-17T11:21:09+00:00MGN 472 (M) Amendment 4 MLC applying for a substantial equivalenceInformation on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.