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Corrects an error in the title of paragraph 16, page 10 of MSN 1752 and replaces the page.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
Technical provisions that have been accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the European Commission
Notice provides detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010.
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
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
This MGN should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of the IPV Code.
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
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