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This MSN replaces MSN 1667
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Incorrect marine equipment EC type (Module B) certificate for retro-reflective materials manufactured by WRS (Xiamen) technology co. limited
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…
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
Details of equipment servicing intervals for inflatable liferafts and their manufacturers.
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…
Safety guidance for all seafarers about the dangers of confined space entries.
Instructions to ensure that any lifting equipment is installed, used and maintained correctly on workboats
Maritime health seminar presentations held during 2022.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
Council directive 2013/59 euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
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