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This guidance note highlights appropriate use of the AIS and VHF marine radio for collision avoidance. It also includes key points from IMO circular regarding use of AIS aids to navigation.
These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are sufficient copies of the code available on a ship so that is accessible to all seafarers.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information…
The government’s route map for the transition to a future of zero emission shipping.
A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
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.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
This MSN outlines the certification route and training requirements for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors on intact stability IMO 2008 is code and explanatory notes
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
MCA guidance on using small vessels commercially
Vessel traffic management, electronic nautical publications and safety information for owners, operators of ships, yachts, fishing vessels.
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