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A guide about the requirements and regulations for notifiable alterations for a PSV.
Publicity materials for fuel retailers to support new biofuel labelling for petrol and diesel.
A national implementation plan outlining how the UK will comply with the persons with reduced mobility (PRM) technical specification for rail interoperability.
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
The legal requirements for safely fitting mascots and flags onto motor vehicles.
Clarifies the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation
This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 which implement UK obligations under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement on Port State Control in UK law.
This MSN implements the legislative background of the 2019 and 2024 versions of the REG Yacht Code Part A
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
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.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1169), which regulate UK commercial nuclear-powered ships and foreign commercial nuclear-powered ships visiting UK waters.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
The use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
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