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If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
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.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
This MIN provides information on the safety climate tool created collaboratively between the MCA and the HSE to help improve the organisation’s safety culture.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
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