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Accredited official statistics designation of maritime and shipping statistics publications.
Temporary exemption concerning the marking of non-UN cylinders carrying UN 1001 acetylene (dissolved) and UN 3374 acetylene (solvent free), valid until 1 January 2027.
A discovery report focusing on exploring ways the Department for Transport collects data from local authorities and other transport operators.
Guidance to interpret the Asbestos Regulations and subsequent amendment on legal responsibilities and duties of employers for the health and safety of workers.
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.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Notice to all builders, designers, surveyors, operators and skippers of UK under 15m fishing vessels and small commercial vessels and workboats.
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.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
This Note provides the consolidated text of the revised explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations as set out in MSC.429(98)/Rev.2.
This MGN provides guidance on the harmonization of existing requirements for watertight doors in cargo ships in the 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL, IGC Code and IBC Code with those in SOLAS.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Information about the correct storage and stowage of packaged quantities of dangerous goods.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Contact details for the local suppliers of fuel oil for registering and making an annual declaration.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
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