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Conditions for entering the alternative compliance safety system where safety equipment surveys are undertaken by UK authorised recognised organisations.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
For the guidance of surveyors in surveying fire protection arrangements to ensure compliance with requirements covering merchant ships
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
A to Z list of UK ports of registry, for vessels registering on parts I and IV of the UK Ship Register.
This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Broadcast schedules and information concerning navigational and meteorological warnings and meteorological forecasts that ships require to safely navigate.
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Flow diagrams detailing conversions from Royal Navy to Merchant Navy certification.
Guidance on the transport of items classified as dangerous by individuals in private vehicles and by foot passengers on Ro-Ro ships
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
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