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A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2022.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Highlights the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on the chances of survival at sea. These guidelines are intended to raise awareness of the increased risks.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Amendment 1 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
Outlines compliance with the international maritime dangerous goods code when transporting limited quantities of retail goods on ferries.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
This note provides guidance to owners, operators and seafarers on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints made to the MCA relating to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
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