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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…
Legislation to implement the current version of SOLAS chapter II-1, includes ambulatory reference provision to give effect to changes to SOLAS chapter II-1 as amended
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Text of the SPS code 1983
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
Practical guidance for surveyors carrying out an inclining test, and determining a ship's stability.
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
Guidance on high speed craft training - course approval and certification
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
Notice outlines the guidance and procedure for obtaining an exemption from requirements of merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work)
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
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