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Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Provides shipowners with links to information to maintain awareness of hazards and risks which are causing accidents to inform risk assessments and procedures.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Outlining guidance on the duty of care of companies, employers to all workers under the MS (Health and safety at work) Regulations 1997.
A reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
Revision to the limits of liability (1992 Civil Liability Convention) and note to maintain compulsory insurance against pollution damage.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
Calculating the tonnage of multihull (under 24m) vessels in advance of the wider publication to Instructions to Surveyors.
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