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For fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007 and existing vessels of 15m length overall to less than 24m registered length wishing to join the UK Register.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Guidance for United Kingdom’s approach to the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
The annex to this amending notice revokes and replaces section 1 of schedule 2 of MSN 1699.
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
Log Books are required to comply with Part II MS (Radio Installation) regs 1998 or Part III of MS (Radio) (Fishing Vessel) regs 1999.
Draws attention to incidents with electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging as a maintenance tool.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
This notice amends MSN 1699 (M) and amendment 1
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Advice, rules and regulations about installing oil-fired appliances on board ship.
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