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Legislation to implement the current version of SOLAS chapter II-1, includes ambulatory reference provision to give effect to changes to SOLAS chapter II-1 as amended
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
RFA Cardigan Bay will support the US military as it builds a new temporary pier to deliver aid directly into Gaza
Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
This Marine Guidance Note provides advice and recommendations in relation to the requirements contained in SOLAS Chapter II-1.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
This page contains documents relating to the Merchant Shipping (Safety Standards for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1269) ("Grandfather Rights” Regulations).
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out a list of amendments to MSN 1698 which remove requirements contained within it that only apply to Class I and II ships.
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