MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency / Ensign
About
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency developed the Large Commercial Yacht Code and it’s Large Yacht Unit, Ensign, will survey any vessel for which the Code is relevant. Ensign also provide consultation and plan approval services to owners, builders and designers ensuring the highest safety standards throughout the yachting industry.
Contact
Address:
Ensign, MCAPO Box 218
St George's Avenue
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 9EY
Contacts:
| Name: | Amanda Marshall |
| Tel: | +44 (0)2038172758 |
| Email: | amanda.marshall@mcga.gov.uk |
| Website: | www.gov.uk/mca |
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MCA dyslexia policy updated
In line with the latest guidance, the MCA gives extra time to examination candidates with dyslexia…
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MCA announces new certificates for seafarers
The change comes as part of the UK flag state’s wider commitment to modernise its services to seafarers…
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SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – MCA issues certification guidance
The MCA’s COVID-19 contingency plan provides exemptions for those renewing or updating STCW training…
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Regulating mental health
How is the superyacht industry paying more attention to the health and wellbeing of seafarers?
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Pregnancy on board superyachts
What are the realities for female crew when they become pregnant while working on a superyacht?
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A ticking time bomb: the solutions?
Managers and flag states illustrate how they would manage continual non-compliance of working hours…
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MCA and RYA discuss new pathway to OOW
The new route to OOW certification, via the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal CoC, was presented at MYS last week…
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MCA seeks feedback on new route to OOW CoC
The route would offer crew working on yachts over 24m a more practical way of obtaining the required sea time…
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