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This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
This Note provides the consolidated text of the revised explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations as set out in MSC.429(98)/Rev.2.
Guidance on the training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) and Helideck Assistants (HDA) working on large commercial yachts with helicopter decks.
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
Outlines compliance with the international maritime dangerous goods code when transporting limited quantities of retail goods on ferries.
Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Merchant navy deck officer CoC's are limited to service on vessels measured in gross tonnage (GT) rather than gross registered tons (DRT).
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
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