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Outlines next stage of Heathrow expansion plans, including what Heathrow Airport Limited and the Arora Group/Heathrow West Limited need to do as promoters of expansion proposals still under consideration.
MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to conduct safe and effective operations onboard of vessels already utilising electric drives with battery technologies.
Guidance and advice about legal requirements relating to the maximum length of vehicles used on public roads in Great Britain.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Sets out alternative ways that certain smaller vessels operated under MCA codes of practice may satisfy paper chart carriage requirements.
Highlights the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on the chances of survival at sea. These guidelines are intended to raise awareness of the increased risks.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
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