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This guidance applies to all practitioners and sets out principles and expectations for interpretation and communications of observations from FSAs.
Revised codes of practice and conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
This MGN details guidance on safety management of recovery of persons from the water.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
Extended dry-docking allows vessels to be inspected out of the water at 7.5 years intervals, rather than 2 inspections in 5 years (no more than 36-month intervals), subject to eligibility.
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
This document details a simplified process for a maintenance organization approved in accordance with the European Commission Regulation.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
A best practice guide for local authorities on enforcement of the new site licensing regime.
The requirements for people who use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs to get around.
Explanation of the legal and prison system to British nationals.
The MOT testing guide is being updated on 1 April 2025 to include changes to the disciplinary points system for MOT testers.
These maps show the Freeport customs sites within Freeport East.
How to classify and manage people who have been exposed to Ebola disease or Marburg virus disease.
A summary of the maximum number of trailers that different vehicles can tow.
Information on measles for health professionals and poster for healthcare settings and A&E.
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