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This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
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.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Requirements for the safe use of pesticides in the cargo spaces of ships, in cargo and in cargo transport units in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 4.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
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