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Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
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.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
Outlines MCA Approval Procedures for fire retardant treatment of various items, covers and components onboard vessels certificated under the Large Commercial Yacht Code.
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.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
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