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Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
This notice lists merchant shipping notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
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.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
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