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MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
This Notice provides information on assessing and mitigating risks when writing a risk assessment for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI – operational status and regulations.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
The syllabuses for Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training are hosted on this page.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Amendment to marine guidance note 12 relating to fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
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.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
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