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Information and best practice for vessels which fall outside the scope of the international ship and port facility security code.
Guidance on the purpose of a British Seaman’s Card, who is eligible to be issued with one, and how to apply. Eligibility has recently been extended to fishermen. This is interim guidance pending public consultation on eligib…
Revised arrangements for revalidation of the Port of London Local Knowledge Endorsement under the Boatmaster License Regulation.
UK class III, VI and VI(A) steel or equivalent ships built before 1 July 1998 to phase-in requirements of Annex 1 council directive 98/18/EC
The performance standards of radio equipment and transitional provisions to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (FV) Regulations 1999
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
About legislation which controls the landing of certain animals in Great Britain, preventing the introduction of rabies.
Describes changes to and implements directive 2005/12/EC which requires roll-on and roll-off passenger ships to comply with stability tests.
Introduces revised requirements for the training and certification of officers and crew on all high speed craft, including hovercraft.
Guidance on helicopter landing areas fitted on roll-on and roll-off ships of 130 metres and more in length, built on or after 1 July 1999.
About amendments to the merchant shipping (fire protection: large ships) and (fire protection: small ships) regulations 1998.
Further information on the merchant shipping (compulsory insurance: ships receiving trans-shipped fish) regulations 1998.
The updated chapter 11 (registration) of 'instructions for the guidance of surveyors, measurement of british tonnage'.
This notice explains amendments to schedules in MSN 1671.
Advice on courses for training in basic sea survival techniques.
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
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