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Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Warns of the unseen risks from the build-up of gases in 'enclosed' spaces including refrigerated salt water (RSW) tanks.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
Guidance on the use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels, corrects information from MGN 406.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
A warning on the potential hazards of arc flash, and guidance on safety measures.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
Amendment 1 outlines the guidance for the use of overside working systems on yachts, small commercial vessels and loadline vessels.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
This MGN explains the new legal requirement for cargo ships that are 24m or more in length and less than 500GT to be fitted with bilge water level detectors and alarms.
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
This MGN provides guidance on the construction requirements in MSN 1900.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those R…
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
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