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This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
The statutory requirements for freeboard are laid down in rule 15 of the fishing vessel (safety provisions) rules 1975.
Text of the SPS Code 1983
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Purpose of this notice is to give detailed information required to comply with the (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 as amended.
Notice provides detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
Information on the solution and transition timeline for the future of aviation within HM Coastguard, the UKSAR2G programme.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Information for those involved in the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, as well as action that should be taken if such equipment is suspected to be non-compliant.
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.
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