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A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
MGN to publish latest amendments that have, or are due to, enter into force in 2026, including SEEMP updates, IGF Code updates and Nox Technical Code Updates.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) advises of the adoption of IMO resolutions MSC.520(106), MSC.532(107), MSC.550(108), and MSC.555(108) and their entry into SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regula…
STCW 95 provides for CoC combining deck, engineer and radio competencies to be issued under regulation VII/1 – alternative certification.
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
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Notice provides guidance on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment.
Outlining the UK merchant shipping regulations and procedures which are different from other Flag vessels, enabling compliance with UK requirements.
This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Updated instructions for the guidance of surveyors, applied to craft built on or after 1 July 2008.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
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