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The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
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.
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Amendment 2 draws the attention of owners and crew, to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
MCA interpretation for SOLAS Chapter III rotational deployments of MES, roles different parties should play and pass criteria for deployment
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
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