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Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
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.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
This MGN informs interested parties of the MCA installation and testing requirements for the approval of new fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel machinery spaces.
This MGN provides guidance on the harmonization of existing requirements for watertight doors in cargo ships in the 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL, IGC Code and IBC Code with those in SOLAS.
Provides additional recommendations and considerations for short range yachts operating outside short range limits
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
This MIN provides information related to the coming into force dates for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Areas in MARPOL Annex I and the Red Sea Special Area in MARPOL Annex V.
The General Exemption for Passenger ships of classes EU B, C and D and UK class III and VI has now been removed as a result of the coming into force of the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
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