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The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
This notice sets out the factors that the MCA (on behalf of the Secretary of State) will take into account when considering whether to grant an application for such an exemption.
This notice clarifies areas of responsibility and UK procedures when applying the 2014 amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 chapter 1 regulation 3(6) and chapter 4 regulation 28(6) concerning the fitting of stability instruments on …
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
This Marine Guidance Note provides advice and recommendations in relation to the requirements contained in SOLAS Chapter II-1.
This Marine Information Note provides a list of changes to the regulations in SOLAS II-1 with an entry into force on 1 January 2024.
This notice recommends that a master or chief mate of large ships have adequate experience in unusual maneuvering characteristics.
Recommendations for voluntary short course appropriate to the manning and trading patterns of small vessels.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Amending the previous MSN 1671.
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
Notice gives detailed information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers.
Workboat Code Edition 3 – Annex 3 The Safety of Police Boats sets out a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police Boats.
The 2016 Regulations form part of the UK’s harmonised approach to ensuring the safety of UK ships and the protection of the marine environment.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2022.
The treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2023.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Apply for a transport sanctions licence to carry out transport-related activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
Forms and guidance for initial application and revalidation for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator logbooks and supervisor or instructor endorsements.
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