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Emergency Alerts Test on Sunday 7 September, 3pm
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
Chart showing the traffic separation scheme for vessels in the Dover Strait.
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
The use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Amendment 2 provides information on controlling risks in the workplace to the exposure of electromagnetic fields (EMFS).
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Looking into what can lead to people making mistakes and how to mitigate errors.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
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