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The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
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 Reg…
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
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…
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Relates to Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) and UK certification of such liferafts for over capacity as well as the UK servicing exemption.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
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.
Draft regulations to update the existing requirements for the safety inspection regime for roll on, roll off (ro-ro) passenger ships and high-speed craft.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
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