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Advice on how to ensure that development is suitable to its ground condition and how to avoid risks caused by unstable land or subsidence.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
Martime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) form for naval architects' use.
To be completed as part of the approval process.
Estimated hours for approving stability information booklets.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency information about who can authorise stability approval.
An annual statistical publication presenting the latest results for the family stability indicator.
Directory of current ICH Guidelines which have been implemented by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Information and guidance notes for keeping a sailing vessel stable in typical sailing conditions.
This booklet provides guidance on how to assess the stability of your vessel and is intended to help you understand the principles of stability, the associated risks and hazards and what you can do to minimise them.
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
Recommended operational information for masters to assess vessel stability.
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