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This notice outlines the codes of practice and how to obtain them.
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 1668
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
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.
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…
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency information about who can authorise stability approval.
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
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.
Amendment 2 draws the attention of owners and crew, to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
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