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MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
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.
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Advises of possibility of premature pipe failure due to fatigue when pipes are incorrectly mounted, or subjected to in service vibration.
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 2 gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
Describes notification exemption arrangements where allowed under the MS (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and reporting requirements) regulations 2004.
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
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