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Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Highlights the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on the chances of survival at sea. These guidelines are intended to raise awareness of the increased risks.
Details the new requirements for experience prior to examination for a certificate of competency as a compass adjuster.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
Documents on meeting the maritime passenger rights regulation, including staff training, disability needs, compensation and scope.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Forms and guidance for initial application and revalidation for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator logbooks and supervisor or instructor endorsements.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
Online proforma registration and guidance for owners, operators and bareboat charterers registering merchant vessels under the UK flag.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
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