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This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
Amending the previous MSN 1671.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Amendment 2 contains information on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Designates UK VTS for the purpose of requiring compliance by shipping with regulations 6 and 7 of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2004.
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
The written examination syllabuses for yacht Officers of the Watch.
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Applicable to all vessels with fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire suppression systems installed.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
The maritime and coastguard agency (MCA), as the UK market surveillance authority for marine equipment, has been made aware of counterfeit ladders discovered during a port state control examination
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
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