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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.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
Provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (survey and certification) regulations 2015
Steps and requirements on how to register a fishing vessel
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information and outlines the updated Oral exam syllabus, for Merchant Navy engineer officers and Electro-Technical Officers.
Requirements for ships (new buildings, flag-ins and existing vessels) under the scheme.
This MIN provides a summary of the standards referenced and guidelines in The Workboat Code Edition 3. This M Notice is intended to supplement the Code.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
Detailed lists of documents required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency after passing your oral examination.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
Provides guidance on the rules applicable in restricted visibility as well as guidance rules within Part A and Part B Section I, which may be applicable in all states of visibility.
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are sufficient copies of the code available on a ship so that is accessible to all seafarers.
Guidance on the application of the Entry into Enclosed Spaces Regulations 2022 and supporting information on industry best practice, following consultation.
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