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Guidance on the purpose of a British Seaman’s Card, who is eligible to be issued with one, and how to apply. Eligibility has recently been extended to fishermen. This is interim guidance pending public consultation on eligib…
This MGN provides guidance on the harmonization of existing requirements for watertight doors in cargo ships in the 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL, IGC Code and IBC Code with those in SOLAS.
MGN provides guidance on use of Electronic Record Books for the purpose of recording Navigational Activities as stipulated within SOLAS Chapter V/Reg 28 and IMO Resolution A.916(22).
This notice sets out new requirement mandating the carriage of electronic inclinometers on new container ships and bulk carriers of 3,000 gross tonnage and above from 1 January 2026
Amendment 5 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
This MGN should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of the IPV Code.
This MGN should be read in conjunction with Part 2 of the IPV Code.
Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
This document provides a means of mapping content between the old MARDS publications and the replacement MRP set.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
Amendments to MSN 1858 yacht requirements to gain an exemption from completing the training record book
Notice to all ship owners, ship managers, shipbuilders, ship repairers, certifying authorities, oil suppliers, masters and ship's officers.
Information about the types of content published by the MHRA.
Midwifery visual strategy
This policy sets out what Ofsted will publish during a period of pre-election silence for local authority and general elections.
Information charter relating to Oil and Pipelines Agency use of personal information.
Information about possible risks and what you should do in the event of an incident or accident at an OPA Oil fuel depot.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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