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Countries accepted towards issuing Red Ensign Group (REG) Flag State Endorsement
The UK criteria - annexes A, B and C - that unknown insurers need to evidence to get approval.
Forms and guidance for initial application and revalidation for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator logbooks and supervisor or instructor endorsements.
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Masters.
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
Draws attention to the hazards and makes recommendations to ensure safe working practices when handling coconut and vegetable oil as cargo
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Explains how offshore supply vessels should comply with the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) code and chapter VII of SOLAS.
Standard when loading and back loading bulk liquid and the procedure to be followed before commencing the back loading to comply with IMDG
Updated guidance on leadership from the 'Leading for Safety' review, with advice on six core qualities for effective safety leadership.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
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