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Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
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
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK Approved Body under the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This notice clarifies areas of responsibility and UK procedures when applying the 2014 amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 chapter 1 regulation 3(6) and chapter 4 regulation 28(6) concerning the fitting of stability instruments on …
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
Guidance concerning the choice of an alternative engine in the event the owner or operator is not able to purchase an IMO MARPOL Annex VI tier III standard engine.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
Information on the actions to be taken if a vessel has had their request to conduct three-monthly lifeboat and rescue boat drills, as required by SOLAS, refused.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
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