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The oral examination syllabus for Master – Domestic Vessels Within a Specified Area – Less than 3000 GT (STCW II/3), previously known as Deck Syllabus H.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior to maintenance to be included in planned maintenance system
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Annex 1 to marine guidance notice 272 contains a voyage data recorder performance test certification.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Outlines compliance with the international maritime dangerous goods code when transporting limited quantities of retail goods on ferries.
Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and…
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
The roles of the MCA, as Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body, and the voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies.
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