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Advice for local authorities on allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes.
Guidance for applicants and industry on national security vetting and counter terrorist checks in the regulated transport sector.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Information about the correct storage and stowage of packaged quantities of dangerous goods.
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
Requirement to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage and information on the limits of liability.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Amendment 1 outlines details on how the exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
This notice sets out the factors that the MCA (on behalf of the Secretary of State) will take into account when considering whether to grant an application for such an exemption.
Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.
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