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Amendment 1 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
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.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
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…
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
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