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Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
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
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
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 MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
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.
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