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Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.
Draws attention to relevant requirements in the regulations listed in paragraph 1.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Amendment 1 provides information on the entry into enclosed spaces regulations 2022 and exemptions available, within annex D, E and F of this notice.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
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