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Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
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.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
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