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Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
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.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
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 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.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Reg…
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