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This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) - amendment to MARPOL Annex I to implement regulation 43A Special Requirements for the Use and Carriage of Oils as Fuel in Arctic Waters.
Information on the amendments made to the International Convention on MARPOL Annex I by the IMO Resolutions adopted since 2004.
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.
The Department for Transport informs ship operators and verifiers to prepare for emissions data reporting compliance required under the legislation underpinning the UK MRV regime.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
Purpose of this notice is to give detailed information required to comply with the (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 as amended.
This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning newbuild small workboats, and pilot boats.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Reg…
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Text of the SPS code 1983
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Guidance for drivers and loaders who are transporting dangerous goods.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
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