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The tasks required to be completed by an Electro-Technical Rating (ETR).
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
This notice sets out the factors that the MCA (on behalf of the Secretary of State) will take into account when considering whether to grant an application for such an exemption.
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.
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.
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2020.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2022.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2023.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding new vessel types added to some of the requirements
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
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