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Technical provisions that have been accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the European Commission
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Information for ship owners and operators about the types of hazards that need reporting.
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Alert industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required
This safety bulletin is a notification of deficient equipment.
This report considers the hazards relating to poorly marked or rigged static fishing gear, UK regulatory regimes and ways to improve safety outcomes in the waters around the UK.
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
Guidelines for the MCA's Workshop Skills Training course.
Guidance on the transport of dangerous goods when carried in a private vehicle, or by a foot passenger on a Ro-Ro ship.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
The UK criteria - annexes A, B and C - that unknown insurers need to evidence to get approval.
The written examination syllabuses for Chief Engineer (STCW III/2).
The oral examination syllabus for Chief Mate - More than 3000 GT Near Coastal (STCW II/2), previously known as Deck Syllabus F.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors; it gives a full set of requirements for the design and building of HSC.
Raises awareness of twelve of the most common people related factors which can affect maritime safety, along with suggested mitigating actions.
A reminder to owners, operators, masters and pilots about best practice safely navigating a vessel in pilotage waters.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2015.
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