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Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Explains the registration and annual declaration requirements for local suppliers of fuel oil.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
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.
Draws the attention to the dangers from exposed aerial lead-ins and the measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Outlines a potential lifejacket safety issue and highlights the need for guidance on evacuating infants and people with disabilities.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Advises on the guidelines and specifications of hyperbaric evacuation systems to be provided for the evacuation of divers in saturation.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
MIN 474 Training and certification: changes to International Association of Maritime Institutions officer of the watch written examinations.
Details and images of a swivel block that failed, and advice for operators.
Advice for vessel owners, operators and masters about vessels with bow areas open to passengers.
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