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General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
All ships must carry certain emergency and life-saving equipment. This…
Merchant ships You can find information on the life-saving appliances that…
Ships must carry certain fire-fighting equipment on board. Download ‘MSN…
All emergency life-saving equipment must be safe to use, and you must make…
Life-saving appliance testing Some life-saving equipment must be serviced…
You can contact the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for further…
Find out which gas appliances must comply with the Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995, exemption and penalties for non-compliance
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Find out about tax as a landlord, and how to work out your rental income if you rent out property.
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered ships.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Current approved UK service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life saving appliances (LSA)
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
Information on OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls for unsafe products and resources for consumers, businesses and regulators.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
How to account for VAT if you’re a contractor or subcontractor installing energy-saving materials and grant-funded heating equipment.
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