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The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man. It provides marine navigation aids to assist the safe passage of mariners through waters in these areas. It is also responsible for marking and...
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
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 risk to life.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Find out what you need to do when hiring crew to work on a ship or yacht - qualifications, certificates of competency, crew agreements and crew lists
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Jones and Mr Waterhouse on 23 February 2025
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