MCA

Question 1

What is the MCA?

Answer 1

The Maritime coastguard agency is a regulatory body for shipping, ports and UK waters. Its aim is to increase maritime safety, reduce the risk of loss of life at sea and to protect the maritime environment. It does this by publishing information and carrying out port state inspections.

Question 2

What documents does it publish?

Answer 2

Code of safe working practices
M notices

Question 3

What are M notices?

Answer 3

Merchant shipping notes contain technical data which must be followed under UK law

Marine guidance notes contain guidance on best practices to improve safety and pollution prevention

Marine information notes tend to give informations which is valid for a short amount of time

Question 4

Where would you find the guidance for the oral exam

Answer 4

MIN 654 ORAL EXAM SYLLABUS

Question 5

What MSNs do you know?

Answer 5

MSN 1845 - fresh water requirements for production and tank maintenance