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Stand-alone Furuno GPS receivers and equipment using Furuno GPS chips, could produce data that is 19.7 years in the past, therefore generating errors in both the GPS position and date (19th May 2002).
Verbatim comments submitted by respondents during the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping survey.
The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to set out the technical requirements of Annex II to Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
This MGN should be read in conjunction with Part 2 of the IPV Code.
This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
MCA advice leaflet for the marking of fishing gear
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
This Marine Information Note is to highlight that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently adopted voluntary guidelines relating to biofouling and underwater noise.
Council directive 2013/59 euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.
This section details the summary report of the engineering survey. It is divided by STCW competence and, subsequently, by knowledge, understanding and proficiency.
The report provides industry with current emerging trends in PMSC compliance, with examples of enhancements and good practices that have been observed whilst conducting health checks during 2018.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Training in the maintenance of electronic navigational and communication equipment on merchant ships.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW short course provider.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2019.
The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to publish Annex V of Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
Instructions to ensure that any lifting equipment is installed, used and maintained correctly on workboats
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