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Updated instructions for the guidance of surveyors, applied to craft built on or after 1 July 2008.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
MGN 637 provides further guidance on the safety, training and manning requirements of The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021
This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672.
Amendment 1 replaces schedule 3, Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the existing MSN 1819, bringing them in line with International and EU law.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Guidelines for the MCA's Approved Engine Courses (AEC).
Leaflet outlining the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GDMSS) processes for distress and hazard alerts at sea, together with a sea area map.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
The oral examination syllabus for Master - Unlimited Tonnage - Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus G.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Information on cargoes that may be a risk on vessels and cargoes classed as dangerous under the international maritime dangerous goods code.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Draws attention to changes concerning provisions on the carriage of coal cargoes in the 1996 amendment to the solid bulk cargoes code.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
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