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Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
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.
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Exploring safe, future-ready maritime nuclear systems.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
The UK criteria - annexes A, B and C - that unknown insurers need to evidence to get approval.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK.
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
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