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Find out about the role of National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) for further education (FE) and how NLGs support college improvement.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in thos…
Immigration staff guidance on the policy and processes for identifying and handling multiple applications.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
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 note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Requirement to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage and information on the limits of liability.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Amendment 2 provides information on controlling risks in the workplace to the exposure of electromagnetic fields (EMFS).
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
Detention services order 04 2020 about mental vulnerability and immigration detention.
This background briefing gives an overview of the restricted patient system in England and Wales
How the CMA applies exceptions to the duty to refer in operating the merger control regime.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Highlights the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on the chances of survival at sea. These guidelines are intended to raise awareness of the increased risks.
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