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Amendment 2 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
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