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Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
Life-saving appliances - means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment
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.
This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Guidance on the purpose of a British Seaman’s Card, who is eligible to be issued with one, and how to apply. Eligibility has recently been extended to fishermen. This is interim guidance pending public consultation on eligib…
This MGN provides guidance on the harmonization of existing requirements for watertight doors in cargo ships in the 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL, IGC Code and IBC Code with those in SOLAS.
This MIN highlights amendments to the international code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011 (ESP Code 2011) (MSC.525(106)) brought into force in the UK 1st July 202…
This notice amends MSN 1699 (M) and amendment 1
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
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…
Requirements for the safe use of pesticides in the cargo spaces of ships, in cargo and in cargo transport units in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 4.
Topical factsheets examining different areas of National Travel Survey data.
Using existing powers to help meet the mobility needs of people with severe temporary mobility issues.
Information for UK nationals on the importation of motor vehicles into Portugal.
UK government policy on protecting regional air services through public service obligations (PSO).
Sets out the status and scope of technical specifications for interoperability, which applied in Great Britain until 31 December 2020.
Reviews of the STATS19 data and engagement with users of road accident statistics.
Guide to road freight domestic and international statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and technical documents.
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