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Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
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 outlines the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence on UK flagged vessels which are subject to the MLC, 2006.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
This MSN replaces MSN 1670 Amendment 1
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
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