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The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
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.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
Details of equipment servicing intervals for inflatable liferafts and their manufacturers.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
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.
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