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Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice
This MGN provide guidance on certain aspects of the Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
Notice to all shipowners and operators, recognised organisations, certifying authorities, shipbuilders, ship repairers, masters and officers, and surveyors.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Guidance for applying for a Engineer Yacht CoC.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
Amendment 1 of this guidance note details the requirements for manoeuvring information in the form of a pilot card, wheelhouse poster and manoeuvring booklet.
This MSN outlines the training and certification requirements for personnel on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships.
This Notice provides a Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1 This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning fishing vessel…
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
An international list of people who can carry out radio surveys on behalf of the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
This notice provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006.
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