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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.
PAROC Marine Navis Slab/Mat/Wired 60 structural fire protection has been found to not meet 60-minute requirement, instructions for what to do if it is found onboard are contained within.
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.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection from the risks related to exposure to noise at work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007.
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 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.
Details of UK National Enforcement Body (NEB) activities for 2013-2014
Due diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related services
This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.
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.
A list of the withdrawn consolidated European reporting system advice notes
This note reminds that fishing vessels less than 7m LOA, whilst not requiring an outfit certificate, must be outfitted or have their outfit modified in accordance with MGN 628 amendment 1
This section details the summary report of the navigation/deck survey. It's divided by standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) competence and, then by knowledge, understanding and proficiency.
Notice outlines the guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work)
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