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Maritime and Coastguard Agency installation and testing requirements for new Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems & UK Approved Bodies permitted to approve such testing
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
This MSN outlines the certification route and training requirements for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
List of certifying authorities authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct survey and certification of small commercial vessels.
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
Conditions for entering the alternative compliance safety system where safety equipment surveys are undertaken by UK authorised recognised organisations.
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
Fee list for registration costs
Brings to fishermen’s attention training and certification requirements that currently apply to all UK registered commercial fishing vessels.
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
This guide supplements the Port Marine Safety Code and contains guidance on issues relevant to the management of ports and other marine facilities.
Supporting safe, scalable and regulated maritime autonomy.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
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