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Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
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 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…
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
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.
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