M3000-3.5.2

Improvement and prohibition notices

M3000-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M3000-3.5 Legislative Requirements

This lesson covers the legal distinction between MCA improvement and prohibition notices, the conditions for their issue, their effect on the vessel's ability to sail, appeal rights, and the Master's specific command obligations on receipt.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.