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Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, about inspecting ships' navigation lights, sound and visual signalling equipment.
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
Technical and carriage requirements for life saving appliances referred to in UK Regulations.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
The oral examination syllabuses for yacht Deck Officers.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Driving the transition to net zero maritime through evidence-led innovation, while improving performance and reducing operating costs.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
Who can use the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approved logo and recognition assets, where they can be used, and how it must look.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
Every three years, ports and marine facilities are requested to make a declaration confirming their compliance with the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code.
What transport sanctions are, how to apply for a transport sanctions licence and how to report a breach.
Updated instructions for the guidance of surveyors, applied to craft built on or after 1 July 2008.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
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