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This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
Course criteria for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's Small Ships Navigation and Radar Course.
Under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) port facility duty holders are responsible for ensuring that their organisation complies with the Code and must report compliance with the Code to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency e…
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
New standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
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.
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