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Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2025.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
For all UK harbour authorities and other marine berths, terminals, or jetties.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Compliance and enforcement approach to aircraft and shipping sanctions, including breaches.
This instrument seeks to revoke the existing monitoring, reporting and verification instruments (MRV) that require UK ship operators in scope to monitor and report emissions data.
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
The oral examination syllabus for MEOLs.
Download 'fire' action and equipment signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibrations at work.
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