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The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Guidelines about the unit weight of passengers and vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
This MIN is about the examination and inspection of mast and spars.
Details and advice about safely operating fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing system controls.
Guidance for owners and masters about potentially hazardous medical supplies.
Safety guidance for all seafarers about the dangers of confined space entries.
A reminder to owners, operators, masters and pilots about best practice safely navigating a vessel in pilotage waters.
Safety recommendations about machinery, rigging and equipment for owners, operators and crew members of commercial fishing vessels.
A reminder to vessel owners, operators and crew members about the dangers of moving machinery onboard ship.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
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