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Overview of technical and operational measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships introduced through amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following the implementation of new SOLAS Chapter XV and the mandatory application of the SPS Code 1983 and 2008.
The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation
Information on cargoes that may be a risk on vessels and cargoes classed as dangerous under the international maritime dangerous goods code.
Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.
Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Training in the maintenance of electronic navigational and communication equipment on merchant ships.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
Requirement to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage and information on the limits of liability.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Information on the different types of mobile phone base station, and how exposures are measured.
A list of MOD domestic abuse support services.
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