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Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
There have been several recent incidents where failing to keep a proper lookout and poor navigational watchkeeping practices have led to collisions and groundings involving fatalities, and serious injuries.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Process to be applied by ship operators to demonstrate the assessment and mitigation of the risk of a single point of failure
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
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 of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2025.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
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