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The written examination syllabuses for Engineering Knowledge (EK).
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's enforcement policy statement about how to apply the maritime passenger rights within the EU regulation 1177/2010
General exemption in relation to new passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
The written examination syllabuses for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2).
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
Updated guidance on leadership from the 'Leading for Safety' review, with advice on six core qualities for effective safety leadership.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Guidance and information on the requirements for AIS carriage on double-ended passenger ferries, and the specific arrangements for ensuring AIS has correct heading input, regardless of direction of travel.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Guidance for designers and operators of small passenger ships to take into account passengers with disabilities, and mobility issues.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
The notice outlines guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work) regulations 2007.
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