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Information on cargoes that may be a risk on vessels and cargoes classed as dangerous under the international maritime dangerous goods code.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
This Note provides the consolidated text of the revised explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations as set out in MSC.429(98)/Rev.2.
The General Exemption for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.
Legislation relating to rear-view mirrors in buses, cars, dual-purpose vehicles and goods vehicles.
The main things that will be checked when you take your motorcycle for an MOT test.
Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning newbuild small workboats, and pilot boats.
National Technical Specifications Notices (NTSNs) relating to modules for the procedures for assessment of conformity or suitability for use and UK verification.
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