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The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is preparing to help our fishing and seafood industries to be ready to trade successfully in the international marketplace from 1st January 2021.
Location: Stronsay Firth, near the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
A safety message to recreational craft users reminding you to be aware of your surroundings and never assume others know you are there.
A checklist for artists, specialists, museum professionals, exhibitors or businesses working or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
A safety message to the fishing industry to highlight the dangers of leaving your wheelhouse unattended and how to be prepared for an emergency situation.
Use form C384 (Vessels) to apply for release on payment of Customs Duty or VAT on a private vessel.
This MGN informs interested parties of the MCA installation and testing requirements for the approval of new fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel machinery spaces.
This document contains the following information: 1999 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk: Treaty Series No.35 (2003)
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
A safety message to the fishing industry about staying alert to the risk of capsize and inverting, particularly in steep waves, and the importance of wearing a personal flotation device.
This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and accompanying Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) and guidance.
The first illegal migrants set to be removed to Rwanda have now been detained, following a series of nationwide operations this week.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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