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Recommended information for masters to assess vessel stability in any condition of loading.
This Note sets out the procedure for Conformity Assessment Bodies to follow in seeking designation as a UK Approved Body under the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
Guidance for complying with the merchant shipping (cargo ship construction) regulations 1997.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
Relates to Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) and UK certification of such liferafts for over capacity as well as the UK servicing exemption.
Introduces the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Hovercraft Code
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Construction, radio and marine equipment standards for merchant ships and special shipping.
Large Commercial Yacht Code requirements: construction, maintenance, operation, and responsibilities for surveying and certifying of large commercial yachts.
UK class III, VI and VI(A) steel or equivalent ships built before 1 July 1998 to phase-in requirements of Annex 1 council directive 98/18/EC
The performance standards of radio equipment and transitional provisions to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (FV) Regulations 1999
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
This notice explains amendments to schedules in MSN 1671.
The statutory requirements for freeboard are laid down in rule 15 of the fishing vessel (safety provisions) rules 1975.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Provides guidelines on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources as required by the IMO.
SOLAS amendments for passenger ship cabin balconies and fire protection and suppression system requirements .
Concerns a circular issued about approved fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships.
Guidelines about avoiding the use of photochromic lenses and allowing time for dark adaptation when undertaking lookouts at night.
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