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Code of practice for use by those with responsibility for protecting the technical systems of port facilities and vessels docked in ports.
This safety bulletin is a notification of deficient equipment.
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
Two new guides offering practical advice to improve wellbeing at sea. One for organisations, one for seafarers. Available via TSO and MCA.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2018.
This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an e…
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
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 official letter recognising Paramount Nautical Ltd's use of Bridge Express v1.15.
IMO MSC.1/Circ.1548 Advice on the SOLAS requirements for verified gross mass of packed containers.
PAROC Marine Navis Slab/Mat/Wired 60 structural fire protection has been found to not meet 60-minute requirement, instructions for what to do if it is found onboard are contained within.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection from the risks related to exposure to noise at work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007.
You have certain rights when you travel in, to and from the UK by sea and on inland waterways.
The 2016 Regulations form part of the UK’s harmonised approach to ensuring the safety of UK ships and the protection of the marine environment.
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
Amending existing Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) regulations to increase carbon savings by raising renewable fuel targets, and expanding support to certain renewable fuels in maritime and rail.
Details of UK National Enforcement Body (NEB) activities for 2013-2014
Due diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related services
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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