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Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Guidance on requirement for a document of compliance and the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
This MGN replaces MGN 148(M) for ships and MGN 149(M) for yachts which are not subject to the Maritime Labour Convention.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
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.
Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, certifying authorities Masters and Remote Operators, working with ROUVs. This information is provided for use by persons operating ROUVs, certified under Th…
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
This notice updates key information regarding the UK’s marine equipment conformity assessment regime, including in relation to the end of the ‘standstill’ period on 31 December 2022.
This MSN replaces MSN 1665
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
Guidance to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry improve their leadership and people management skills, to ensure safety. It reflects current thinking on leadership in safety and the human element, focus…
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
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