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Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
Notice outlines the guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work)
The notice outlines guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work) regulations 2007.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Provides guidance to owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Information for those involved in the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, as well as action that should be taken if such equipment is suspected to be non-compliant.
Users of the code are advised to implement amendments, in particular sections 4 and 8, and note additional products added to Annex 1 (IMSBC)
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
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.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
Standard when loading and back loading bulk liquid and the procedure to be followed before commencing the back loading to comply with IMDG
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
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