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Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2022.
These Regulations make amendments to secondary legislation which relates to maritime health and safety in order to ensure that the existing regulatory framework continues to operate effectively following the United Kingdom’s…
Guidance and information on the requirements for AIS carriage on double-ended passenger ferries, and the specific arrangements for ensuring AIS has correct heading input, regardless of direction of travel.
This year saw minor corrections to the guide to good practice on port marine operations (GTGP) and a call for PMSC compliance for the next three-year cycle, 2018-2021.
News and updates on the changes to MCA survey and inspection.
General exemption in relation to new passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2015.
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
Positive UK Flag growth, first Greek operator joins the UK Flag, launch of the Red Ensign Group (REG) yacht code and new members of the UK Ship Register team.
The UK Maritime and coastguard agency commission or carry out research within the human element area of maritime and seafarer health and safety.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Provides guidance to owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
This year saw extensive revision of both the port marine safety code (PMSC) and the guide to good practice on port marine operations (GTGP).
Accessibility statements for the MCA's survey and certification site and other online services.
Find out about MCA CERSANs and their role in enabling CERS users to provide accurate vessel traffic monitoring information on vessels arriving at UK ports.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
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