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Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
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.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Reg…
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
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