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Highlighting the new DfT point of contact for the approval of tank inspection bodies.
UK class III, VI and VI(A) steel or equivalent ships built before 1 July 1998 to phase-in requirements of Annex 1 council directive 98/18/EC
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Corrects an error in the title of paragraph 16, page 10 of MSN 1752 and replaces the page.
Geographical extent of sea areas around the UK which were originally identified as an obligation for the EU domestic passenger ship directive, but which need to be retained post-Brexit because some UK legislation still relie…
Requirements for the safe use of pesticides in the cargo spaces of ships, in cargo and in cargo transport units in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 4.
Legislation to implement the current version of SOLAS chapter II-1, includes ambulatory reference provision to give effect to changes to SOLAS chapter II-1 as amended
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 Reg…
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
About amendments to the merchant shipping (fire protection: large ships) and (fire protection: small ships) regulations 1998.
This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out a list of amendments to MSN 1698 which remove requirements contained within it that only apply to Class I and II ships.
New rules and advice about appealing against the decision of an arbitrator following changes to the merchant shipping regulations.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
Privacy notices for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) activities and services.
Download supplementary information signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seafarers'.
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
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