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MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Draws attention to the hazards and makes recommendations to ensure safe working practices when handling coconut and vegetable oil as cargo
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
It is an offence to establish and use an unlicensed broadcasting station on board ships either within or outside UK territorial limits.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
Training in the maintenance of electronic navigational and communication equipment on merchant ships.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
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