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This MGN annexes a revision of the Code of Practice ‘Roll-on/Roll-off Ships – Stowage and Securing of Vehicles’
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 outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Land transport security principles, objectives, processes and working practices.
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 gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.
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.
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
Information on cargoes that may be a risk on vessels and cargoes classed as dangerous under the international maritime dangerous goods code.
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