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Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Legislation to implement the current version of SOLAS chapter II-1, includes ambulatory reference provision to give effect to changes to SOLAS chapter II-1 as amended
Workboat Code Edition 3 – Annex 3 The Safety of Police Boats sets out a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
Text of the SPS Code 1983
Text of the SPS code 1983
About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
Which vehicles need a partial Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) test, how to apply for it, and what happens after the test.
Immigration staff guidance on the policy and processes for identifying and handling multiple applications.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for mushroom substrate manufacturing.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about names that cannot be used in passports.
List of medical facilities and practitioners in Namibia.
Guidance for police and other organisations about how and when to seek NAIR assistance.
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