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Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
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.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
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