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This MIN provides information regarding a conformity marking error that has occurred in CS-SL3-WS3 Lifejacket lights manufactured by Ideas Connected Ltd.
This Note clarifies UK interpretations for determining Load Line Length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1169), which regulate UK commercial nuclear-powered ships and foreign commercial nuclear-powered ships visiting UK waters.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following the implementation of new SOLAS Chapter XV and the mandatory application of the SPS Code 1983 and 2008.
Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.
Training in the maintenance of electronic navigational and communication equipment on merchant ships.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
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…
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
Information on the actions to be taken if a vessel has had their request to conduct three-monthly lifeboat and rescue boat drills, as required by SOLAS, refused.
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
The oral examination syllabus for MEOLs.
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
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