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Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
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.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Explains the registration and annual declaration requirements for local suppliers of fuel oil.
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Draws attention to the hazards and makes recommendations to ensure safe working practices when handling coconut and vegetable oil as cargo
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
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