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A safety message to the shipping industry on the need to modify mooring guidelines to suit operational or environmental circumstances and develop a rope management system.
A safety message to the large yacht industry to properly maintain equipment, such as fire detection systems, and to regularly conduct emergency drills.
A safety message to the shipping industry to raise awareness of the dangers of hazardous cargo, enclosed spaces and to improve the safety of crew in such spaces.
A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting the hazards associated with load cargoes that require fumigation and what precautions to consider.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the importance of checking below deck spaces and carrying out stability checks after modifications are made.
A safety message to the fishing industry on precautions to take in rough seas, including gaining the best early warning of worsening weather.
A safety message to the yacht design, building and repair industry on using correct materials and validating plans if changing a vessel's original design.
A safety message to the shipping industry calling for internationally agreed standards for boats used to transfer passengers and the training of coxwains and crew.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of following fire drill procedures, understanding carbon dioxide systems and safe entry to enclosed spaces.
A safety message to the shipping industry, the yachting industry and recreational craft users about ensuring your safety and that of other vessels.
A safety message to the shipping industry stressing the need for strict adherence to confined space routines and risk assessments for potentially dangerous maintenance tasks.
A safety message for the fishing industry highlighting the importance of properly fitting and operating equipment, including items bought second-hand.
A safety message to the port marine industry on the importance of a thorough master and pilot exchange so as not to underestimate the manoeuvrability of vessels.
A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting that full and relevant training is needed when any form of Inter-Departmental Flexibility is operated.
A safety message to inland waterway users to raise awareness of the potential hazards and what actions to take to mitigate the risks.
A safety message for the shipping industry to highlight the value of using a robust safety management system (SMS) to ensure safety for all.
A safety message to the shipping industry after failure of bridge team management and onboard auditing led to the grounding and abandonment of a container ship.
A safety message to the fishing industry on minimising fire risks and steps to take if a fire takes hold.
A safety message to the fishing industry on how the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) changes when vessels are operating in fog.
A safety message to the fishing industry on whether a vessel is a suitable alternative to living ashore and the importance of carbon monoxide alarms.
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