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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.
Amendment to MGN 83a.
A reminder to owners, operators, masters and pilots about best practice safely navigating a vessel in pilotage waters.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
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