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Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
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.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
Users of the code are advised to implement amendments, in particular sections 4 and 8, and note additional products added to Annex 1 (IMSBC)
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
Guidelines by the IMO on the preparation, approval and implementation of procedures necessary for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Notifying the shipping industry of the potential hazards when carrying specialised vehicles.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Process to be applied by ship operators to demonstrate the assessment and mitigation of the risk of a single point of failure
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