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This document contains useful information about Mexico to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection from the risks related to exposure to noise at work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007.
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
This MGN draws attention to and provides clarification on the inspection regime applicable to RoRo and high speed passenger craft operating a regular service out of a UK port.
This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long-rang…
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) - amendment to MARPOL Annex I to implement regulation 43A Special Requirements for the Use and Carriage of Oils as Fuel in Arctic Waters.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
To give advice to both DP vessels undertaking diving or other subsea operations and vessels that are operating in the vicinity, when applying the provisions within COLREG.
Amendment 2 provides information on controlling risks in the workplace to the exposure of electromagnetic fields (EMFS).
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
The minimum requirements for existing containerships to comply with section 6 (Design) of Annex 14 of the CSS Code.
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
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