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An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January to December 2013.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2015.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
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.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
Information on cargoes that may be a risk on vessels and cargoes classed as dangerous under the international maritime dangerous goods code.
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