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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.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
This MGN explains the dangerous use provisions of the MSA to powered watercraft, the obligations and offences for different actors, and the role of the MCA as the main statutory authority for enforcement.
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.
Draws attention to mariners on the mandatory reporting regime and the recommendations for navigating within the Dover strait.
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.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
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.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
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).
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