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This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
This MGN provides guidance on the criteria for exempting unmanned non-self-propelled barges from some MARPOL Annex I and IV survey and certification requirements and how to apply.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors (MSIS 24), about the International code of safety for high-speed craft (HSC code), 2000.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2025.
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