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Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
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 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.
UK policy and procedure for acceptance of descent equipment intended to provide a controlled means of decent to reach survival craft.
This notice gives guidance on the measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide for safe movement on board UK ships.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Amendment 1 outlines the circumstances to repatriate fishermen and the provisions, including the fishermen’s relief and maintenance, whilst awaiting and during repatriation.
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Information regarding the arrangements for applying the grandfathering arrangements in SOLAS XV/3.2 and 3.3 for the period 1 July 2024 to the date of first survey.
Explanation of conditions under which general exemptions to chemical or gas carrier codes are possible for offshore support vessels.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
Outlining detailed requirements about ship-to-ship transfers of a cargo made up entirely or mainly of oil.
Technical provisions that have been accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the European Commission
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
This safety bulletin is a notification of deficient equipment.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
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