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Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Advises of the decommissioning of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because of its damaging effect on the stratospheric ozone layer.
Merchant navy deck officer CoC's are limited to service on vessels measured in gross tonnage (GT) rather than gross registered tons (DRT).
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
A guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
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.
Safety recommendations about machinery, rigging and equipment for owners, operators and crew members of commercial fishing vessels.
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