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Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Guidance for designers and operators of small passenger ships to take into account passengers with disabilities, and mobility issues.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Guidance and information on the requirements for AIS carriage on double-ended passenger ferries, and the specific arrangements for ensuring AIS has correct heading input, regardless of direction of travel.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
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