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This Note clarifies UK interpretations for determining Load Line Length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without Maritime Labour Convention certificates in UK waters.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.
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