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Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
Guidance to interpret the Asbestos Regulations and subsequent amendment on legal responsibilities and duties of employers for the health and safety of workers.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Information on port and navigation authorities’ local regulations and byelaws, and where to obtain further information on them.
The purpose of this Marine Information Note (MIN) is to provide contact details of Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) authorised certifying authorities.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency.
This notice outlines the codes of practice and how to obtain them.
This guidance provides clarification of the MCA's Dyslexia Policy and considers up to date guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) while maintaining compliance with STCW requirements.
Information regarding the arrangements for applying the grandfathering arrangements in SOLAS XV/3.2 and 3.3 for the period 1 July 2024 to the date of first survey.
Summary of key amendments to the IMSBC Code (amendment 07-23) which comes into force on 1 January 2025 and IMDG Code (amendment 42-24) which can be used on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2025.
The General Exemption for Passenger ships of classes EU B, C and D and UK class III and VI has now been removed as a result of the coming into force of the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on damage stability SOLAS 2020 amendments with explanatory notes
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Notification that the vocational qualification (VQ) route to certification is being introduced.
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
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