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Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Guidance and information on the requirements for AIS carriage on double-ended passenger ferries, and the specific arrangements for ensuring AIS has correct heading input, regardless of direction of travel.
Guidance for actions to take in the event of explosives (including Phosphorous devices) being picked up at sea.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Contact details for the local suppliers of fuel oil for registering and making an annual declaration.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations at work, outlined in merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of vibration at work) regulations 2007.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
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