The Merchant Navy (MN) is the collective name given to British civilian ships and the officers and ratings that man them. Merchant Navy vessels mostly fly the Red Ensign and the ships and ship's companies' are regulated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a specialist agency of the UK Department of Transport. British merchant ships are registered under the UK or Red Ensign group ship registries. British Merchant Navy deck officers and ratings are certificated and trained according to STCW Convention and the syllabus of the Merchant Navy Training Board in maritime colleges and other training institutes around the UK.
Merchant Navy Day (United Kingdom)
On September 3, in the year 0, Merchant Navy Day (United Kingdom). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of September 3, one of 429 recorded events on this date across all of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on September 3, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 19 August 2026.
On This Date in History 429
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