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MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
MGN 637 provides further guidance on the safety, training and manning requirements of The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
Instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships
This Notice is given effect by regulation 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2070) (“the 1998 Regulations”) and revokes MSN 1714(M).
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
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