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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 the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Provides guidance to owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Details the new requirements for experience prior to examination for a certificate of competency as a compass adjuster.
Advises about potential consequences of non-payment for services provided to a ship by land earth stations operating in the INMARSAT system.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
This Notice provides information on assessing and mitigating risks when writing a risk assessment for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
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