The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is also consulting on two Marine Guidance Notes for fishing boats on Emergency Drills and Prevention of Man Overboard to replace MGN-430. Consultation closes 28th July. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-mca-would-like-to-consult-on-two-new-marine-guidance-notes-to-replace-mgn-430
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are consulting on recasting the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations to reflect up to date requirements as contained in the International Load Line Convention 1966 (ILLC) and Protocol 1998 (ILLP). Consultation closes on 24th August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-recasting-the-merchant-shipping-load-line
The Marine and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) is consulting on the UK’s implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/844 amending Directive 2009/45/EC “on Safety Rules and Standards for Passenger Ships. Consultation closes 22nd June. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-amendments-to-eu-standards-for-seagoing-domestic-passenger-ships