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Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Automated rapid DNA systems can include portable devices that can produce STR DNA profile results in under 2 hours for a small number of samples per run.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
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