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Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This notice replaces MGN 458.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
If you intend to rely on exemption(s) you must make sure that you meet the…
MOU between the HSE, the MCA and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
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.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution stockpiles
This guidance sets out the role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and includes the type of accidents investigated and how we go about this.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2017.
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2021.
About the AICC
Evaluation of the effectiveness of regulations to improve marine safety by determining the circumstances and causes of marine casualties and promoting action to prevent reoccurrence.
Leaflet about the MAIB investigation for family members or friends following death of a loved one as result of a marine accident.
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