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About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
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