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Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Advises on the guidelines and specifications of hyperbaric evacuation systems to be provided for the evacuation of divers in saturation.
Amendment to MGN 83a.
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
Details and images of a swivel block that failed, and advice for operators.
Advice for vessel owners, operators and masters about vessels with bow areas open to passengers.
Guidance for owners and masters about potentially hazardous medical supplies.
Safety guidance for all seafarers about the dangers of confined space entries.
A reminder to owners, operators, masters and pilots about best practice safely navigating a vessel in pilotage waters.
Safety recommendations about machinery, rigging and equipment for owners, operators and crew members of commercial fishing vessels.
A reminder to vessel owners, operators and crew members about the dangers of moving machinery onboard ship.
Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic service (VTS) and further information on vessel safety when navigating, and specifically crossing, the Dover Strait.
Guidelines for developers looking to submit consent applications.
Technical advice for skippers of fishing vessels
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