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Draws attention to obligations, responsibilities placed upon terminal operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Standard when loading and back loading bulk liquid and the procedure to be followed before commencing the back loading to comply with IMDG
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Outlining guidance on the duty of care of companies, employers to all workers under the MS (Health and safety at work) Regulations 1997.
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
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
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