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A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
There have been several recent incidents where failing to keep a proper lookout and poor navigational watchkeeping practices have led to collisions and groundings involving fatalities, and serious injuries.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, about inspecting ships' navigation lights, sound and visual signalling equipment.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Potential effects on performance of prescription and or over the counter drugs.
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.
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.
Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
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).
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
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