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Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
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.
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.
Format of Certificates Associated with the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
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