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The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).
This Note sets out amended guidance on the application of SOLAS II-1, Construction: Structure, Subdivisions and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations.
Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, certifying authorities Masters and Remote Operators, working with ROUVs. This information is provided for use by persons operating ROUVs, certified under Th…
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Calculating the tonnage of multihull (under 24m) vessels in advance of the wider publication to Instructions to Surveyors.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
This Notice provides information on assessing and mitigating risks when writing a risk assessment for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices.
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.
An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
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