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Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Amendment 1 outlines that this notice replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for fishing vessels only.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
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.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
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