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Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
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…
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
Updated instructions for the guidance of surveyors, applied to craft built on or after 1 July 2008.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Guidance on requirement for a document of compliance and the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods.
Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
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