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Outlines compliance with the international maritime dangerous goods code when transporting limited quantities of retail goods on ferries.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
This notice replaces MGN 649 (M).
Guidance concerning the choice of an alternative engine in the event the owner or operator is not able to purchase an IMO MARPOL Annex VI tier III standard engine.
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
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 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…
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Amendment to MGN 83a.
Provides additional recommendations and considerations for short range yachts operating outside short range limits
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