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Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Amendment to MGN 83a.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
Advice for vessel owners, operators and masters about vessels with bow areas open to passengers.
Guidance for owners and masters about potentially hazardous medical supplies.
A reminder to owners, operators, masters and pilots about best practice safely navigating a vessel in pilotage waters.
Safety recommendations about machinery, rigging and equipment for owners, operators and crew members of commercial fishing vessels.
A reminder to vessel owners, operators and crew members about the dangers of moving machinery onboard ship.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
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