The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is updating UK merchant shipping regulations governing marine equipment standards and safety requirements, including amendments to EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) and PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) registration and radiocommunications provisions. The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025 represent the primary legislative instrument, with consultation completed on related amendments.
In response to: Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) …
In response to: The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025 Consultation
In response to: The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025 Consultation
This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory Instrument which will replace the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.
This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory Instrument which will replace the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.
This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory Instrument which will replace the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended.
In response to: Implementation of requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-1 - the merchant shipping (special mea…
In response to: Consultation on the draft MGN 627 (M) Amendment 1
Aquaculture has the potential to affect shipping and safe navigation. This guidance is to assist the preparation of a Navigation Risk Assessment and emergency response arrangements.
Aquaculture has the potential to affect shipping and safe navigation. This guidance is to assist the preparation of a Navigation Risk Assessment and emergency response arrangements.
In response to: MGN 657 requirements for fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel…
Public Consultation is sought for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol Fixed Fire Suppression Systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery which publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requires that tests are witnessed by an …
In response to: The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 2023
In response to: The Merchant Shipping (Counting and registration of persons on board) (amendment) regulat…
In response to: Consultation on The Merchant Shipping (Cargo and passenger ship construction and miscella…
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
Consultation on the review of Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 372 Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs): Guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs
In response to: The merchant shipping (fire protection) regulations 2023 – public consultation
Public Consultation is sought for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol Fixed Fire Suppression Systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery which publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requires that tests are witnessed by an …
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
Consultation on the review of Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 372 Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs): Guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs
Public Consultation is sought for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol Fixed Fire Suppression Systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery which publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requires that tests are witnessed by an …
Consultation on the review of Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 372 Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs): Guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs
This consultation seeks the views of industry views on a Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) which clarifies the UK policy when determining LLL on vessel hullforms featuring cut-outs, removable end sections, and bathing platforms.
The MCA is consulting on an amendment to update MSN 1747(M) which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast.
The MCA is consulting on an amendment to update MSN 1747(M) which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast.
The MCA is consulting on an amendment to update MSN 1747(M) which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast.
MGN 535(M) updates to reflect merchant shipping (safety standards for passenger ships on domestic voyages) (misc amdts) regulations 2020 amendment
MGN 535(M) updates to reflect merchant shipping (safety standards for passenger ships on domestic voyages) (misc amdts) regulations 2020 amendment
This consultation seeks comments on a draft of MGN 588 Amendment No.1 (F): compulsory provision and wearing of personal floatation devices on fishing vessels. This is intended to replace MGN 588 (F).
MGN 535(M) updates to reflect merchant shipping (safety standards for passenger ships on domestic voyages) (misc amdts) regulations 2020 amendment
This consultation seeks comments on a draft of MGN 588 Amendment No.1 (F): compulsory provision and wearing of personal floatation devices on fishing vessels. This is intended to replace MGN 588 (F).
This consultation seeks the views of industry views on a Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) which clarifies the UK policy when determining LLL on vessel hullforms featuring cut-outs, removable end sections, and bathing platforms.
This consultation requests comments on the proposed revision of the code of practice for the safety of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1.
This consultation seeks the views of industry views on a Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) which clarifies the UK policy when determining LLL on vessel hullforms featuring cut-outs, removable end sections, and bathing platforms.
This consultation requests comments on the proposed revision of the code of practice for the safety of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1.
This consultation requests views on draft MGNs to replace M.1386 and M.1409 containing guidance on the provision of emergency information and instructions to passengers.
This consultation requests views on draft MGNs to replace M.1386 and M.1409 containing guidance on the provision of emergency information and instructions to passengers.
This consultation requests comments on the proposed revision of the code of practice for the safety of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1.
This consultation requests views on draft MGNs to replace M.1386 and M.1409 containing guidance on the provision of emergency information and instructions to passengers.
A consultation on the revised MGN's and the revised methodology for assessing the navigational safety and emergency response of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations.
A consultation on the revised MGN's and the revised methodology for assessing the navigational safety and emergency response of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations.
A consultation on the proposed new Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) which combines information contained in the existing MSN 1831 and Marine Information Note (MIN) 540.
This is the second consultation on implementation of the review of Domestic Passenger Vessels “Grandfather Rights”.
A consultation on the proposed new Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) which combines information contained in the existing MSN 1831 and Marine Information Note (MIN) 540.
A consultation on the proposed new Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) which combines information contained in the existing MSN 1831 and Marine Information Note (MIN) 540.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to implement the new technical standard which will underpin Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to implement the new technical standard which will underpin Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
To update the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards within the MSN, to the current British standards and the EU Commissions harmonized standards.
To update the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards within the MSN, to the current British standards and the EU Commissions harmonized standards.
This consultation seeks to review the draft guidance on the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
To update the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards within the MSN, to the current British standards and the EU Commissions harmonized standards.
This consultation seeks your views on a new marine guidance notice (MGN) for class IX tugs under 500GT - guidance for exemption from the carriage of a rescue boat.
This is the second consultation on implementation of the review of Domestic Passenger Vessels “Grandfather Rights”.
This consultation seeks to review the draft guidance on the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
This consultation seeks your views on a new marine guidance notice (MGN) for class IX tugs under 500GT - guidance for exemption from the carriage of a rescue boat.
This is the second consultation on implementation of the review of Domestic Passenger Vessels “Grandfather Rights”.
This consultation seeks your views on a new marine guidance notice (MGN) for class IX tugs under 500GT - guidance for exemption from the carriage of a rescue boat.
To update the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards within the MSN, to the current British standards and the EU Commissions harmonized standards.
This consultation concerns proposed revised technical requirements and associated impact assessment.
This consultation concerns proposed revised technical requirements and associated impact assessment.
Seeking comments on a new MGN which provides guidance on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length.
This consultation concerns proposed revised technical requirements and associated impact assessment.
Consultation on Regulations implementing Directive (EU) 2016/1629 (laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels, amending 2009/100/EC and repealing Directive 2006/87/EC)
Consultation on Regulations implementing Directive (EU) 2016/1629 (laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels, amending 2009/100/EC and repealing Directive 2006/87/EC)
Seeking comments on a new MGN which provides guidance on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length.
Seeking views on new guidance for offshore vessels about applying the International Maritime Organization and special purpose ship codes.
Seeks view on a draft marine guidance note about how to assess the stability of small fishing vessels.
This MGN sets out the system for Registration Surveys of vessels built before 16 July 2007, which wish to be commercial fishing vessels.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length. It is intended to replace MGN 427.
Seeking comments on a new MGN which provides guidance on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note which provides updated standards for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m over all length.
This consultation relates to the UK’s implementation of directive (EU) 2016/844 amending directive 2009/45/EC “on safety rules and standards for passenger ships”.
We are seeking your views on a proposed Marine Guidance Note (MGN). This MGN will inform industry of a new SOLAS Regulation requiring all SOLAS ships to have arrangements for the recovery of persons from the water.
Consultation covering how ship owners decide how to protect seafarers from the risk of EMF
This MGN sets out the system for Registration Surveys of vessels built before 16 July 2007, which wish to be commercial fishing vessels.
This MGN sets out the system for Registration Surveys of vessels built before 16 July 2007, which wish to be commercial fishing vessels.
This consultation relates to the UK’s implementation of directive (EU) 2016/844 amending directive 2009/45/EC “on safety rules and standards for passenger ships”.
This consultation relates to the UK’s implementation of directive (EU) 2016/844 amending directive 2009/45/EC “on safety rules and standards for passenger ships”.
A consultation on proposed measures to seek to improve safety for the UK fishing industry.
This consultation is for a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) which replaces the existing MGN 178 (“Market Surveillance of Marine Equipment”)
Information to CABs on procedure for receiving designation as a Notified Body by Secretary of State for the purpose of assessing and approving marine equipment
This consultation is for a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) which replaces the existing MGN 178 (“Market Surveillance of Marine Equipment”)
Appliances: inflatable non SOLAS liferafts, lifejackets, marine evacuation systems, danbuoys and lifebuoys - technical standards and servicing requirements
This consultation is for a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) which replaces the existing MGN 178 (“Market Surveillance of Marine Equipment”)
Information to CABs on procedure for receiving designation as a Notified Body by Secretary of State for the purpose of assessing and approving marine equipment
Consultation on MIN to issue annual certificates from 01 April 2015.
Appliances: inflatable non SOLAS liferafts, lifejackets, marine evacuation systems, danbuoys and lifebuoys - technical standards and servicing requirements
Information to CABs on procedure for receiving designation as a Notified Body by Secretary of State for the purpose of assessing and approving marine equipment
Appliances: inflatable non SOLAS liferafts, lifejackets, marine evacuation systems, danbuoys and lifebuoys - technical standards and servicing requirements
Consultation on the implementation of directive 2014/90/EU and equipment standards for domestic ships and vessels
Consultation on the implementation of directive 2014/90/EU and equipment standards for domestic ships and vessels
Consultation on the implementation of directive 2014/90/EU and equipment standards for domestic ships and vessels
Consultation covering how ship owners decide how to protect seafarers from the risk of EMF
Consultation covering how ship owners decide how to protect seafarers from the risk of EMF
We are seeking your views on the proposed Hovercraft Code. This Code is a non-statutory equivalent safety standard for small hovercraft wishing to operate in UK waters only, and will be applicable by way of an exemption to the existing …
We are seeking your views on a proposed Marine Guidance Note (MGN). This MGN will inform industry of a new SOLAS Regulation requiring all SOLAS ships to have arrangements for the recovery of persons from the water.
We are seeking your views on a proposed Marine Guidance Note (MGN). This MGN will inform industry of a new SOLAS Regulation requiring all SOLAS ships to have arrangements for the recovery of persons from the water.
A consultation on proposed measures to seek to improve safety for the UK fishing industry.
We are seeking your views on the proposed Hovercraft Code. This Code is a non-statutory equivalent safety standard for small hovercraft wishing to operate in UK waters only, and will be applicable by way of an exemption to the existing …
We are seeking your views on the proposed Hovercraft Code. This Code is a non-statutory equivalent safety standard for small hovercraft wishing to operate in UK waters only, and will be applicable by way of an exemption to the existing …
A consultation on proposed measures to seek to improve safety for the UK fishing industry.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note which provides updated standards for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m over all length.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note which provides updated standards for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m over all length.
Consultation on MIN to issue annual certificates from 01 April 2015.
Consultation on MIN to issue annual certificates from 01 April 2015.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length. It is intended to replace MGN 427.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length. It is intended to replace MGN 427.
Seeking views on new guidance for offshore vessels about applying the International Maritime Organization and special purpose ship codes.
Seeking views on new guidance for offshore vessels about applying the International Maritime Organization and special purpose ship codes.
Seeks view on a draft marine guidance note about how to assess the stability of small fishing vessels.
Seeks view on a draft marine guidance note about how to assess the stability of small fishing vessels.