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This Note sets out amended guidance on the application of SOLAS II-1, Construction: Structure, Subdivisions and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
Guidance and technical information on the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Highlights the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on the chances of survival at sea. These guidelines are intended to raise awareness of the increased risks.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs.
Updated guidance on the mandatory registration of EPIRBs and PLBs used on UK registered ships and hovercraft, and watercraft.
Clarifies requirements introduced by the Regulations, colloquially known as the “Grandfather rights” Regulations. Amendment 2 clarifies some requirements in section 2
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are copies of the code available on a ship and accessible to all seafarers.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
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