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Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is defined in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV as “navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadca…
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Annex 1 to marine guidance notice 272 contains a voyage data recorder performance test certification.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Potential effects on performance of prescription and or over the counter drugs.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
This report considers the hazards relating to poorly marked or rigged static fishing gear, UK regulatory regimes and ways to improve safety outcomes in the waters around the UK.
Recommended information for masters to assess vessel stability in any condition of loading.
Recommended operational information for masters to assess vessel stability.
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