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Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
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.
Relates to Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) and UK certification of such liferafts for over capacity as well as the UK servicing exemption.
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
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