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Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.
This MSN updates previous versions of MSN 1794(M) outlining the obligations on passenger ships operators to report persons data at the start of a voyage.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
This notice outlines measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in thos…
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
About the importance of carefully checking the alignment of cylinders at regular intervals, between normal surveys or inspections.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
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