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Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Companies procuring, storing, distributing or supplying Category C (either as stand alone kits or contained within packed survival craft)
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Format of Certificates Associated with the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
Amendment 1 draws attention to the risks associated with the consumption of alcohol and the abuse of drugs in relation to the chances of survival at sea.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Amendment 1 outlines that this notice replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for fishing vessels only.
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
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…
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Domestic Safety Management code (DSM) (MSIS 29) for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
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