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A report on the research to find a replacement for the Holmes Wright B (HWB) lantern test carried out on behalf of the MCA.
Updated instructions for the guidance of surveyors, applied to craft built on or after 1 July 2008.
Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
This MGN details new requirements for navigation and radar training for masters and crew working on workboats and/or pilot boats certificated under Workboat Code Edition 3
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining an engine room watch rating and an able seafarer engine certificate.
Counter pollution and salvage Scientific, Technical and Operational (STOp) advice notes
Information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels.
Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
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