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Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
Amendment 2 provides information on controlling risks in the workplace to the exposure of electromagnetic fields (EMFS).
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
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.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection from the risks related to exposure to noise at work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
This MGN draws attention to and provides clarification on the inspection regime applicable to RoRo and high speed passenger craft operating a regular service out of a UK port.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
This Notice provides information on assessing and mitigating risks when writing a risk assessment for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
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