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Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
This Notice sets out the requirements for reporting occupational diseases, including COVID-19 to the MCA.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.
A final report from Southampton Solent University to the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency investigating modelling the hours of work and rest of merchant navy watch keepers and tug crews.
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK.
Accessibility and cookie statements for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's certificate of competency checker service.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
Revised arrangements for revalidation of the Port of London Local Knowledge Endorsement under the Boatmaster License Regulation.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
About issuing certificates of service to eligible deck and marine engineer officers, under the terms given in the regulations.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
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