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Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2022.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
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.
Information about how to apply for an oil pollution beach supervisor course.
Training materials for MCA oil pollution, contingency planning and response course.
Information for ship owners and operators about the types of hazards that need reporting.
Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
How to write a good nomination for the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.
Practical guidance for surveyors carrying out an inclining test, and determining a ship's stability.
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