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Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Reg…
Requirements for the safe use of pesticides in the cargo spaces of ships, in cargo and in cargo transport units in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 4.
Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
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