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Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Amendment 2 includes the 2014 Amendments to the MLC which came into force internationally in January 2017.
MCA criteria for visual inspection of immersion suits stored in airtight packaging.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
This MGN provides guidance on MSN 1902 and MSN 1903.
How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
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.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Guide for owners and naval architects on how and where to submit ship stability information for Martime and Coastguard Agency authorisation.
A guide from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on managing beach safety.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Guidance on identifying and dealing with overweight lifeboats and rescue boats.
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