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Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
The written examination syllabuses for Second Engineer (STCW III/2).
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
This booklet provides guidance on how to assess the stability of your vessel and is intended to help you understand the principles of stability, the associated risks and hazards and what you can do to minimise them.
A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
Standard reporting format and procedures for reporting incidents involving harmful or dangerous goods & substances.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Explains how offshore supply vessels should comply with the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) code and chapter VII of SOLAS.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
This note sets out the procedure for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to follow in seeking designation as a UK approved body under the merchant shipping (marine equipment) regulations 2025
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
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