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Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
Products with JRC Global Positioning System (GPS) chips for position or UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), may produce an error on May 15th 2022.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
This notice outlines the criteria under the Maritime Labour Convention for medical practitioners who are qualified to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Information regarding the latest edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), and a summary of the changes from the previous version.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
Instructions to ensure that any lifting equipment is installed, used and maintained correctly on workboats
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
This MGN explains the new legal requirement for cargo ships that are 24m or more in length and less than 500GT to be fitted with bilge water level detectors and alarms.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
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