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Guidance for local authorities in England on how to provide demand responsive transport (DRT).
A poster and leaflet for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider scheme trainers to promote training to motorcyclists.
Find out about the road transport security standards for commercial vehicle operators, including how to comply, self-assess and improve your security practices.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Information on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels, which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Standard reporting format and procedures for reporting incidents involving harmful or dangerous goods & substances.
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