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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.
Current approved UK service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life saving appliances (LSA)
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
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.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
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.
Amendment 2 advises on the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
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