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Updated guidance on the mandatory registration of EPIRBs and PLBs used on UK registered ships and hovercraft, and watercraft.
This Marine Guidance Note provides the UK shipping industry with best practice guidance to facilitate safe carriage, and potential charging of, electric vehicles onboard roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferries. The MCA ha…
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are copies of the code available on a ship and accessible to all seafarers.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Information on how to apply for a UK fishing certificate of competence (CoC) for engineers.
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
Transforming maritime operations through safe, connected and data-driven innovation.
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
Guidance on the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
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.
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