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Maritime and Coastguard Agency information about who can authorise stability approval.
Details and images of a swivel block that failed, and advice for operators.
This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in the UK to include some amendments to the MLC.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services using 2-way narrow-band direct-printing (2W-NBDP) for distress and safety communications in the high frequency (HF) band will cease at midnight on 31 December 2…
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
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.
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
Requirements for the safe use of pesticides in the cargo spaces of ships, in cargo and in cargo transport units in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 4.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Council directive 2013/59 euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
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