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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.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Recommeded 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 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Outlines MCA Approval Procedures for fire retardant treatment of various items, covers and components onboard vessels certificated under the Large Commercial Yacht Code.
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
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 note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
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