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Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Notice outlines the guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work)
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Outlines compliance with the international maritime dangerous goods code when transporting limited quantities of retail goods on ferries.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Explanation of the legal and prison system for British nationals in Mexico.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
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 shi…
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
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