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This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Provides guidance to owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Revised arrangements of the government’s financial support scheme for merchant navy training, (SMarT), from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Requirement to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage and information on the limits of liability.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
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.
Advice to highway and rail authorities on assessing and planning for risk reduction at sites where roads cross or run alongside railways.
This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to conduct safe and effective operations onboard of vessels already utilising electric drives with battery technologies.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation including court hearings from January 2024.
A listing of the security maritime training films and documents, available on request, to educate port support staff on correct practices.
These plans and sections are part of Additional Provision 4 (October 2015) and provide detail of the proposed works for Phase One of HS2.
Information for local transport authorities on how to apply for ZEBRA 2 bus funding.
Liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) approved by Department for Transport for screening small volumes of liquids in aviation security.
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