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A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of assessing stability particularly following modification to vessels.
A safety message to the fishing industry to plan and prioritise watchkeeping duties so to keep a safe navigational watch.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of minimising exposure to unfenced openings and adopting safe working practices.
A safety message to the fishing industry on fire prevention, detection and the benefits of regular emergency drills for rapid and controlled abandonment if required.
A safety message to the shipping industry to ensure ships have adequate stability on completion of cargo operations and before sailing.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of good watchkeeping practices.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the hazards associated with recovering nets in heavy seas.
A safety message to the fishing industry that lifting operations or modifications may affect the stability of your fishing vessel.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of conducting risk assessments to prevent crew from going overboard.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the benefits of equipping Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) with an integral Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
A safety message to the fishing industry issued after a fatal accident on a single-handed scallop dredger, highlighting areas to consider when minimising risk.
A safety message to recreational craft users reminding you to be aware of your surroundings and never assume others know you are there.
A safety message to the yachting industry and recreational craft users about the need for regular structural inspections by a competent person.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
A safety message to the leisure boating industry on the fire risk if there is contact between either exhaust gases or uninsulated exhaust pipes and these materials.
A safety message to the fishing industry and recreational craft users explaining how to use Digital Selective Calling (DSC) to transmit a mayday.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the appropriate precautions to take when handling fumigants.
A safety message to the shipping industry encouraging ship yards, vessel operators and ships’ crew to mitigate risks when designing and using mooring equipment.
Safety messages to the shipping industry about the importance of providing sufficient loading guidance and cargo information.
A safety message to the shipping industry about the importance of ensuring life saving appliances are compatible and fit for purpose.
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