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Amendment 3 provides a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Users of the code are advised to implement amendments, in particular sections 4 and 8, and note additional products added to Annex 1 (IMSBC)
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Proposed improvements to the flood defences on the Mevagissey Stream in Mevagissey, south Cornwall, will not need an environmental statement.
Contact details for the local suppliers of fuel oil for registering and making an annual declaration.
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 .
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