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This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
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