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Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
The stability guidance booklets for masters and watch keepers for powered and sailing vessels
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Current approved UK service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life saving appliances (LSA)
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
The examination syllabuses for the MCA's small vessel competency examinations.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
MGN 70 (M) Amendment 1 includes a new reporting procedure for UK-flagged vessels coming to the UK, non UK-flagged vessels in UK waters and UK port facilities discovering a stowaway incident.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
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