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Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
This notice lists merchant shipping notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
MOU between the MCA, the HSE and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
This guidance sets out the role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and includes the type of accidents investigated and how we go about this.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1169), which regulate UK commercial nuclear-powered ships and foreign commercial nuclear-powered ships visiting UK waters.
Documents on meeting the maritime passenger rights regulation, including staff training, disability needs, compensation and scope.
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Guidance for the maritime industry on the threat from aerial drones and potential response options.
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
Format of Certificates Associated with the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
Information on the training commitment for the tonnage tax that companies must agree to when being elected to our UK tonnage tax regime.
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