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A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the hazards associated with recovering nets in heavy seas.
A safety message to the fishing industry that lifting operations or modifications may affect the stability of your fishing vessel.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of conducting risk assessments to prevent crew from going overboard.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the benefits of equipping Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) with an integral Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
A safety message to the fishing industry issued after a fatal accident on a single-handed scallop dredger, highlighting areas to consider when minimising risk.
A safety message to recreational craft users reminding you to be aware of your surroundings and never assume others know you are there.
A safety message to the yachting industry and recreational craft users about the need for regular structural inspections by a competent person.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
A safety message to the leisure boating industry on the fire risk if there is contact between either exhaust gases or uninsulated exhaust pipes and these materials.
A safety message to the fishing industry and recreational craft users explaining how to use Digital Selective Calling (DSC) to transmit a mayday.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the appropriate precautions to take when handling fumigants.
A safety message to the shipping industry encouraging ship yards, vessel operators and ships’ crew to mitigate risks when designing and using mooring equipment.
Safety messages to the shipping industry about the importance of providing sufficient loading guidance and cargo information.
A safety message to the shipping industry about the importance of ensuring life saving appliances are compatible and fit for purpose.
A safety message to the fishing industry about rigging liferafts and the correct methods for securing them using hydrostatic release units.
A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting the need for clear guidance on the capability of a ship's anchoring system.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when using petrol or diesel-driven pumps in enclosed spaces.
A safety message for tug operators and the ports industry highlighting the risks associated with a combined push-pull towage configuration.
A safety message to the shipping industry to ensure that protection systems for critical equipment is fail safe and regularly tested.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting ways to assess and minimise risks when operating a vessel alone.
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