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Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
Practical guidance for surveyors carrying out an inclining test, and determining a ship's stability.
Iteration 2: Public engagement on draft visions and options for marine planning in the north east, north west, south east and south west
Download 'exit' safe procedure action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Download 'fire' action and equipment signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Download 'prohibited' action signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2017.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2019.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2020.
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
MCA policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations, new and existing ships, following Thames safety inquiry.
Statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side scuttles.
Annex 1 to marine guidance notice 272 contains a voyage data recorder performance test certification.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Explains the reporting procedures being implemented by MCA through the European consolidated reporting system (CERS).
Information on the Dreadnought Medical Service for seafarers at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
Contact details for the local suppliers of fuel oil for registering and making an annual declaration.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
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