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Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
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.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
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.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
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