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How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
This Note clarifies UK interpretations for determining Load Line Length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
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