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Draws attention to changes concerning provisions on the carriage of coal cargoes in the 1996 amendment to the solid bulk cargoes code.
MCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Explains how to access funding to transport freight by rail and water, rather than by road, and provides details of grants awarded.
Temporary grant rates for 2023 to 2024 To maximise the benefit of mode…
Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.
UK National FAQ 1st June 2016
The legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.
Payment options for requests for approval of methods to ascertain the VGM of a container
Implementing EC Directive 2001/96/EC (establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.)
Information and links to documents referenced in MGN 534
Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)
Guidelines by the IMO on the preparation, approval and implementation of procedures necessary for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy.
An IMO circular MSC 1/circ.1475 on the guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo
The minimum requirements for existing containerships to comply with section 6 (Design) of Annex 14 of the CSS Code.
This MIN is to advise industry of an amendment to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and its application date
How to calculate the mode shift benefit values from moving freight by rail or water instead of road and how these values are used in funding allocation.
Draws attention to the hazards and makes recommendations to ensure safe working practices when handling coconut and vegetable oil as cargo
Draws attention to obligations, responsibilities placed upon terminal operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.
Users of the code are advised to implement amendments, in particular sections 4 and 8, and note additional products added to Annex 1 (IMSBC)
A list of MCA Clients and certificates currently in force
MCA approved organisations for container weight requirements
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