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This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
The requirements for people who use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs to get around.
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Our vision for safety in defence is to establish a world-leading safety culture, eliminate fatalities, and enhance our capability through learning and safe practices.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility li…
How to comply with your environmental permit: technical guidance for operators.
Supporting documentation concerning structural integrity of military aircraft, including papers originating from the MASAAG.
Links to military aircraft accident summaries (MAAS) available in The National Archives for the period 1979 to 2007.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
The use of mobile phones at inappropriate times is distracting bridge management teams from their primary duties of navigating and conning their vessel.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Approved methodologies that can be used to produce Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates.
Infographic with advice on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) for people travelling to the UK from the Middle East.
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