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About amendments to the merchant shipping (fire protection: large ships) and (fire protection: small ships) regulations 1998.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
A reminder to owners, operators, masters and pilots about best practice safely navigating a vessel in pilotage waters.
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.
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 …
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Amendment to MGN 83a.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
This MGN provides guidance on the criteria for exempting unmanned non-self-propelled barges from some MARPOL Annex I and IV survey and certification requirements and how to apply.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
Relates to Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) and UK certification of such liferafts for over capacity as well as the UK servicing exemption.
Introducing the wellbeing at sea tool designed as an evidence based approach for organisations to prioritise, develop and test wellbeing at sea.
Information about why MCA has withdrawn the general exemption to carry lifejackets on class V vessels on inland lakes.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
Council directive 2013/59 euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.
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