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Describes changes to and implements directive 2005/12/EC which requires roll-on and roll-off passenger ships to comply with stability tests.
Guidance on helicopter landing areas fitted on roll-on and roll-off ships of 130 metres and more in length, built on or after 1 July 1999.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
About issuing certificates of service to eligible deck and marine engineer officers, under the terms given in the regulations.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
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