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Leaflet explains the impact of military helicopter low flying and safety advice for horse riders.
Information for NHS organisations on the status of MIA call-off agreements.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
The MHRA’s Innovation Office offers access to expert regulatory guidance for developers of innovative medicines and novel manufacturing processes that face regulatory challenges, uncertainties, or gaps in the current regulat…
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) advises of the adoption of IMO resolutions MSC.520(106), MSC.532(107), MSC.550(108), and MSC.555(108) and their entry into SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regula…
MGN to publish latest amendments that have, or are due to, enter into force in 2026, including SEEMP updates, IGF Code updates and Nox Technical Code Updates.
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Documentation setting out the minimum standards of accuracy in the detection of terrorism and CSEA content.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
Information on the actions to be taken if a vessel has had their request to conduct three-monthly lifeboat and rescue boat drills, as required by SOLAS, refused.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
This notice clarifies areas of responsibility and UK procedures when applying the 2014 amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 chapter 1 regulation 3(6) and chapter 4 regulation 28(6) concerning the fitting of stability instruments on …
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
This MGN draws attention to and provides clarification on the inspection regime applicable to RoRo and high speed passenger craft operating a regular service out of a UK port.
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Direction, guidance and good practice to help with the management and control of legionella in defence.
Advice to highway and rail authorities on assessing and planning for risk reduction at sites where roads cross or run alongside railways.
Supplementary guidance for land managers who are responsible for individual and small groups of ash trees that are likely to be infected by ash dieback.
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