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About issuing certificates of service to eligible deck and marine engineer officers, under the terms given in the regulations.
The statutory requirements for freeboard are laid down in rule 15 of the fishing vessel (safety provisions) rules 1975.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Factors considered in the decision to withdraw the code and alternative arrangements.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
Explains the registration and annual declaration requirements for local suppliers of fuel oil.
Information about the U.S. Clean Water Act and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's vessel general permit (VGP).
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Information on the Dreadnought Medical Service for seafarers at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.
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