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MSF 4365: Use this form if you already have a boatmasters' licence and you would like to revalidate it.
Complete form MSF 4398, for (BML) paper endorsements for holders of alternative certification
A collection of safety information for those using the coast, beaches and sailing.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for the health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.
Standard reporting format and procedures for reporting incidents involving harmful or dangerous goods & substances.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Guidance on requirement for a document of compliance and the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods.
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace.
Information for owners, operators, skippers and crew about safety standards in the fishing industry.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
This document forms the Annex to MGN 656 which sets out the UK’s approved ship recycling facilities.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
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