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Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibrations at work.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This MGN re-introduces the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) SSPS code.
This note sets out the procedure for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to follow in seeking designation as a UK approved body under the merchant shipping (marine equipment) regulations 2025
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
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