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Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Outlines compliance with the international maritime dangerous goods code when transporting limited quantities of retail goods on ferries.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
It is an offence to establish and use an unlicensed broadcasting station on board ships either within or outside UK territorial limits.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Amendment 2 draws the attention of owners and crew, to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
Guidelines by the IMO on the preparation, approval and implementation of procedures necessary for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy.
Amendment 3 provides a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
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