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Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Amendment to MGN 83a.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
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.
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.
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors; it gives a full set of requirements for the design and building of HSC.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors (MSIS 24), about the International code of safety for high-speed craft (HSC code), 2000.
Guidelines for developers looking to submit consent applications.
Technical advice for skippers of fishing vessels
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