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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
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Workboat Code Edition 3 – Annex 3 The Safety of Police Boats sets out a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
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.
The statutory requirements for freeboard are laid down in rule 15 of the fishing vessel (safety provisions) rules 1975.
Information for ship owners and operators about the types of hazards that need reporting.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
Payment options for requests for approval of methods to ascertain the VGM of a container
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
The oral examination syllabus for Senior MEOLs.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
Recommended information for masters to assess vessel stability in any condition of loading.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Information and guidance notes for keeping a sailing vessel stable in typical sailing conditions.
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