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Draws attention to guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing systems.
Guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems.
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Wheelhouse visibility requirements for all fishing vessels.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Annex 1 to marine guidance notice 272 contains a voyage data recorder performance test certification.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Draws attention to the hazards and makes recommendations to ensure safe working practices when handling coconut and vegetable oil as cargo
Warns of the unseen risks from the build-up of gases in 'enclosed' spaces including refrigerated salt water (RSW) tanks.
Draws attention to obligations, responsibilities placed upon terminal operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Provides guidance on bilge systems, during construction, operation, to help reduce number of vessels and lives lost as a result of flooding.
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