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Clarifying aspects of SOLAS Chapter IV requirements that need further explanation.
Information on the ENG 1 and ML5 medical examinations and certificates for fishermen.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Guidance on the application of the IMO special purpose ships code to UK ships, and to those that are non-UK ships operating from UK ports and/or in the UK exclusive economic zone
About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
Guidance on the transport of dangerous goods when carried in a private vehicle, or by a foot passenger on a Ro-Ro ship.
A look back at what you have learnt in leading for safety and advice on how to put those learnings into action. Also guidance on what further reading you can do.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Amendment 2 advises on the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Concerns the minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on ships.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
Information about the 24-hour radio and radar coastal vessel traffic service (VTS) and further information on vessel safety when navigating, and specifically crossing, the Dover Strait.
Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
This code provides a design and construction standard for new chain ferries, including it machinery, stability and operation.
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