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Guidance note details requirements for the merchant shipping (prevention of air pollution from ships) regulations 2008.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
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.
Guidance on the regulations for deep-sea pilotage. This notice also includes contact details for the competent authorities covering the areas concerned
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Information for those involved in the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, as well as action that should be taken if such equipment is suspected to be non-compliant.
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