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Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Using existing powers to help meet the mobility needs of people with severe temporary mobility issues.
Code of practice for use by those with responsibility for protecting the technical systems of port facilities and vessels docked in ports.
The law on using lightweight transport vehicles which transport one person.
Guidance on the transport of patient specimens suspected of containing Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Understanding the hazards involved in the roadside recovery of electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
Secretary of State for Transport's guidance to the Office of Rail and Road stating his objectives and approaches for the railways.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated regulations to underpin a new Code to modernise safety standards for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure.
Post holders given access to vehicle excise duty evasion and vehicle licensing statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
This Notice provides information on assessing and mitigating risks when writing a risk assessment for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
This notice provides guidance on overside working systems, their use, standards, maintenance and regulations.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
MCA policy for acceptable standards of non-SOLAS inflatable life-saving appliances incorporating the changes in the rationalised ISO 9650-1-2022, and completion of phase out of ORC liferafts.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
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