tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2026-05-18T11:26:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1858-mf-amendment-2-uk-requirements-for-deck-officers-on-large-yachts-24m-and-over2026-05-18T11:26:00+01:00MSN 1858 (M+F) - Amendment 2 - UK Requirements for Deck Officers on Large Yachts (24m and over)This MSN outlines the certification structure, training and assessment requirements for yacht deck officers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based2026-05-15T15:24:14+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-690-guidance-on-the-mca-oral-examination-booking-the-issue-of-notices-of-eligibility-noes-and-the-online-oral-examination-processes2026-05-13T10:34:47+01:00MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes - Amendment 6This MIN provides information on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) online oral examination booking process, online oral examinations and the application process for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE).
This MIN also d…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor2026-05-11T11:11:34+01:00How to become a MCA approved doctorThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp2026-04-30T14:01:18+01:00MCA approved training providers (ATP)How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training. This page is updated monthly. 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/mca-previously-approved-doctors2026-04-24T14:03:55+01:00MCA previously approved doctorsA list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-shipping-companies2026-04-24T14:02:49+01:00MCA approved doctors for shipping companiesA list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees. 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/min-654-m-engineering-and-electro-technical-officer-oral-exam-syllabus-amendment-12026-04-21T15:49:33+01:00MIN 654 (M) Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-653-m-deck-oral-exam-syllabus-amendment-12026-04-21T15:47:42+01:00MIN 653 (M) Deck Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy deck officers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-720-m-transforming-seafarer-training-the-uks-modernised-officer-qualifications-syllabus2026-04-21T15:37:49+01:00MIN 720 (M): Transforming Seafarer Training: The UK's Modernised Officer Qualifications SyllabusNotice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-710-m-amendment-1-written-and-digital-assessment-dates-deck-and-engineer-officers2026-04-21T15:26:32+01:00MIN 710 (M) Amendment 1 written and digital assessment dates: Deck and Engineer OfficersThis notice sets out the assessment dates for Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (CoCs) from May 2026 until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-overseas2026-04-14T15:58:40+01:00MCA approved doctors for overseasA list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/minimum-wage-seafarers-and-other-people-working-at-sea2026-04-07T08:00:00+01:00Minimum wage: seafarers and other people working at seaGuidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.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/code-of-safe-working-practices-for-merchant-seafarers-2026-edition2026-03-20T16:55:33+00:00Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2026 editionCode of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2025 annual review.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-deck-digital-assessment-syllabuses2026-03-20T14:33:00+00:00MCA deck digital assessment syllabusesGuidance that outlines the syllabuses for Merchant Navy Deck digital assessments, leading to the issue of a UK Certificate of Competency.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.