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A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
The report provides industry with current emerging trends in PMSC compliance, with examples of enhancements and best practices that have been observed whilst conducting health checks during 2015.
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.
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
General exemption in relation to new passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2015.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
The purpose of this MGN is to provide further information with respect to the requirements for oil or oily mixture discharges for offshore installations engaged in oil and gas operations on the Continental Shelf.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
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.
Maritime ban on PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate acid), a persistent organic pollutant, in firefighting media, resolutions MSC.536(107) and MSC.537(107).
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
This year saw extensive revision of both the port marine safety code (PMSC) and the guide to good practice on port marine operations (GTGP).
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
Accessibility statements for the MCA's survey and certification site and other online services.
This notice sets out the factors that the MCA (on behalf of the Secretary of State) will take into account when considering whether to grant an application for such an exemption.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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