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Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Annex 1 to marine guidance notice 272 contains a voyage data recorder performance test certification.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Merchant navy deck officer CoC's are limited to service on vessels measured in gross tonnage (GT) rather than gross registered tons (DRT).
Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Advises on the guidelines and specifications of hyperbaric evacuation systems to be provided for the evacuation of divers in saturation.
Amendment to MGN 83a.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
Details and images of a swivel block that failed, and advice for operators.
Advice for vessel owners, operators and masters about vessels with bow areas open to passengers.
Guidance for owners and masters about potentially hazardous medical supplies.
Safety guidance for all seafarers about the dangers of confined space entries.
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