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Notice to all builders, designers, surveyors, operators and skippers of UK under 15m fishing vessels and small commercial vessels and workboats.
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibrations at work.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
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
Information about the correct storage and stowage of packaged quantities of dangerous goods.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
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