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There have been several recent incidents where failing to keep a proper lookout and poor navigational watchkeeping practices have led to collisions and groundings involving fatalities, and serious injuries.
EPIRBs coded with an MMSI that does not start with a valid country code will be processed as invalid and discarded or delayed by the Cospas-Sarsat system.
This bulletin is a reminder of the wiring arrangements for fixed aerosol fire suppression systems installed in machinery spaces.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of regulations to improve marine safety by determining the circumstances and causes of marine casualties and promoting action to prevent reoccurrence.
Leaflet about the MAIB investigation for family members or friends following death of a loved one as result of a marine accident.
This report considers the hazards relating to poorly marked or rigged static fishing gear, UK regulatory regimes and ways to improve safety outcomes in the waters around the UK.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2022.
Guidance on the marking of static fishing gear to improve its visibility and reduce the risk of entanglement incidents, for vessels operating in the waters around the UK.
The report provides industry with current emerging trends in PMSC compliance, with examples of enhancements and best practices that have been observed whilst conducting health checks during 2015.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2022.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
On Friday 19 June 2015 a precautionary area in Koralbanken has been set for fishing vessels, fishing with seine net and trawl for demersal species.
General exemption in relation to new passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
Procedures for persons wishing to obtain authorisation to carry out radio surveys are explained.
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2023.
The UK Maritime and coastguard agency commission or carry out research within the human element area of maritime and seafarer health and safety.
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