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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.
Guidance and schemas for the national public transport gazetteer which provides topographic information of town and settlements in the UK.
This notice gives guidance as per International Maritime Organisation (IMO) circulars MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298, 1307 and 1338 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit long-rang…
Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation
Additional funding up to £3 million a year allocated to UK government’s financial support scheme (SMarT) for merchant navy seafarer training
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be considered when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) in UK waters.
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
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.
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
This Notice provides information on assessing and mitigating risks when writing a risk assessment for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices.
Find out the third-party liability insurance requirements and operators’ indemnification obligations for licences issued under each Act.
Privacy notices for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) activities and services.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Standard when loading and back loading bulk liquid and the procedure to be followed before commencing the back loading to comply with IMDG
The highways maintenance appraisal tool (HMAT) helps local highway authorities assess the economic costs and benefits of proposed maintenance.
Guidelines and research on establishing, running and participating in airport consultative committees.
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