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Provides guidance on bilge systems, during construction, operation, to help reduce number of vessels and lives lost as a result of flooding.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
This notice explains amendments to schedules in MSN 1671.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Alert to the possible problems caused by excessive harmonic distortion of electrical systems onboard vessels.
Introduces the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Hovercraft Code
This notice amends MSN 1699 (M) and amendment 1
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
The annex to this amending notice revokes and replaces section 1 of schedule 2 of MSN 1699.
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
The statutory requirements for freeboard are laid down in rule 15 of the fishing vessel (safety provisions) rules 1975.
Information and guidance notes for keeping a motor vessel stable in typical sailing conditions.
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