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Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2019.
The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to publish Annex V of Directive (EU) 2016/1629.
Instructions to ensure that any lifting equipment is installed, used and maintained correctly on workboats
This leaflet explains the work of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
How processes for harbour closure and pilotage function removal orders will be put into place at certain English and Welsh harbours.
This bulletin is a reminder of the servicing requirements for fixed aerosol fire suppression systems installed in machinery spaces
The majority of the ILO 188 work in fishing convention will phase in between the 31 December 2018 and 30 November 2019.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for high speed craft.
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
The landing obligation (‘discard ban’) applies to quota species and is being phased in over the period 2015 to 2019.
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Incorrect marine equipment EC type (Module B) certificate for retro-reflective materials manufactured by WRS (Xiamen) technology co. limited
This Marine Guidance Note provides guidance to clarify the application of certain requirements in Chapter X of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), including the High Speed C…
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2024.
Guidance to help vessels operate under the demersal landing obligation which comes into force on the 1 January 2018.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to the UK Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception.
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