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This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
MOU between the HSE, the MCA and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
Amendment 1 outlines that this notice replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for fishing vessels only.
Information on the provision of safe means of access of fishing vessels and small vessels in UK and foreign ports.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
Format of Certificates Associated with the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
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.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
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 the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
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…
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