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This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
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