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Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
This MGN re-introduces the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) SSPS code.
A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Guidance concerning the choice of an alternative engine in the event the owner or operator is not able to purchase an IMO MARPOL Annex VI tier III standard engine.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding new vessel types added to some of the requirements
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
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).
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
Guidance for designers and operators of small passenger ships to take into account passengers with disabilities, and mobility issues.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
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.
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