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Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
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.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
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
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Standard when loading and back loading bulk liquid and the procedure to be followed before commencing the back loading to comply with IMDG
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Draws attention to the hazards and makes recommendations to ensure safe working practices when handling coconut and vegetable oil as cargo
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Draws attention to obligations, responsibilities placed upon terminal operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
Merchant navy deck officer CoC's are limited to service on vessels measured in gross tonnage (GT) rather than gross registered tons (DRT).
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