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Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
This guidance advises on the need to ensure that there are safe means of access and the protective measures that can be taken to minimise risks.
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
MCA’s role in promoting safety at sea through vessel traffic monitoring and guidance on reporting requirements for vessels arriving in UK ports.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
This booklet provides guidance on how to assess the stability of your vessel and is intended to help you understand the principles of stability, the associated risks and hazards and what you can do to minimise them.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
The use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
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.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
MGN 637 provides further guidance on the safety, training and manning requirements of The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
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