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The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Amendment 1 advises on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment and the importance of expert advice on repair and maintenance.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
This notice provides information on the safe use and operation of power operated watertight doors on ships.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
Importance of crew members on roll-on roll-off ferries being aware of position of collision bulkhead - need for it be kept fully intact.
This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
How ship owners, brokers and operators can apply to MCA for passenger, bunker, tanker and wreck removal compulsory liability insurance certificates
How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.
Amendment 1 explains current alcohol limits for seafarers, set by the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping convention 1978 as amended (STCW).
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
Amendment 1 outlines that this notice replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for fishing vessels only.
Information on the provision of safe means of access of fishing vessels and small vessels in UK and foreign ports.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
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