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Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
MCA official letter recognising Paramount Nautical Ltd's use of Bridge Express v1.15.
IMO MSC.1/Circ.1548 Advice on the SOLAS requirements for verified gross mass of packed containers.
Guidance to interpret the Asbestos Regulations and subsequent amendment on legal responsibilities and duties of employers for the health and safety of workers.
This instrument establishes UK conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment to be placed on board UK ships providing for the application and enforcement of relevant international standards.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
You have certain rights when you travel in, to and from the UK by sea and on inland waterways.
An IMO circular MSC 1/circ.1475 on the guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo
The minimum requirements for existing containerships to comply with section 6 (Design) of Annex 14 of the CSS Code.
The 2016 Regulations form part of the UK’s harmonised approach to ensuring the safety of UK ships and the protection of the marine environment.
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and certifying authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels
Details of UK National Enforcement Body (NEB) activities for 2013-2014
Due diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related services
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties.
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding new vessel types added to some of the requirements
Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
This Notice sets out the requirements for reporting occupational diseases, including COVID-19 to the MCA.
A satisfaction survey designed to garner feedback about the Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS) and its processes.
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