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Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Guidance and information on the requirements for AIS carriage on double-ended passenger ferries, and the specific arrangements for ensuring AIS has correct heading input, regardless of direction of travel.
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
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.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
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