Official MCA guidance

The Official MCA Guidance app provides useful, practical information to those working at sea. It also includes fishing industry checklists to prepare for vessel inspections.


The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is the UK’s national regulator to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. It produces legislation and guidance on maritime matters and provides certification to ships and seafarers.


Created in partnership with the Stationery Office (TSO), the app is primarily for those working at sea who seek practical guidance on how to behave safely and how to maintain good physical and mental health, as well as providing accessible fishing vessel guidance.


What does the app include?


Guidance for seafarers


Seafarers are part of an incredible, unique industry, but this can come with periods of pressure and prolonged isolation, sometimes with limited services. It is essential seafarers are supported during their time at sea.


• wellbeing at sea - practical step-by-step guidance on how to achieve and maintain good physical and mental health while at work
• behaving safely - looks at the risks of working at sea and how to manage these on a personal level

Fishing vessel guidance and checklists


Useful advice and checklists to ensure inspections or surveys are successful.


• how to prepare for your next MCA visit
• fishing vessel aide memoire under 15M checklist
• fishing vessel aide memoire 15-24M checklist
• fishing vessel aide memoire 24M and over checklist

The app also includes


• faceted search so users can find guidance and content more quickly
• easily browse and purchase key MCA titles
• automatic live updates for the latest guidance and content

Disclaimer: this app is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader must not take any decisions based solely on the content of this app and should seek independent medical advice relating to their health with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.