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Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
About amendments to the merchant shipping (fire protection: large ships) and (fire protection: small ships) regulations 1998.
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency answers the questions we've received about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why it's important.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global identification and tracking of ships. Under SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19-1, vessels >300 GT on international voyages are required to tran…
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Recommeded standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
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