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The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
A Code of Practice applicable to High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT that carry more than 12 industrial personnel but no more than 60 persons in total.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
This MSN outlines the examination and training requirements for the certification of radio personnel onboard merchant vessels.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Guidance and clarification on the Merchant Shipping International Load Line Convention (Amendment) regulations 2018
Advice about regulations applying to pleasure (sport or recreational) craft.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for the health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Stability information guidance and standard example for booklet.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
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