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Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
New international requirements, effective 01 January 2003 for provision of shipboard pollution emergency plans.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
Guidelines by the IMO on the preparation, approval and implementation of procedures necessary for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy.
Amendment 1 outlines the guidance for the use of overside working systems on yachts, small commercial vessels and loadline vessels.
This MGN provides guidance on the harmonization of existing requirements for watertight doors in cargo ships in the 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL, IGC Code and IBC Code with those in SOLAS.
Provides additional guidance on the government's support for maritime training scheme (SMarT).
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
Training guidelines for an essential part of the merchant shipping (musters, training and decision support system) regulations 1999.
This Notice is given effect by regulation 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2070) (“the 1998 Regulations”) and revokes MSN 1714(M).
Legislation to implement the current version of SOLAS chapter II-1, includes ambulatory reference provision to give effect to changes to SOLAS chapter II-1 as amended
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
A reminder of operational requirements in the inland waters small passenger boat code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
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