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Maintenance intervals of portable fire extinguishers.
Statutory requirements for operators of passenger vessels to ensure that there are sufficient crew for the safe operation of the vessel.
Guidance for designers and operators of small passenger ships to take into account passengers with disabilities, and mobility issues.
Guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types of hydrostatic release units.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
A reminder of operational requirements in the inland waters small passenger boat code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
Notice provides guidance on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
This notice sets out the factors that the MCA (on behalf of the Secretary of State) will take into account when considering whether to grant an application for such an exemption.
This notice clarifies areas of responsibility and UK procedures when applying the 2014 amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 chapter 1 regulation 3(6) and chapter 4 regulation 28(6) concerning the fitting of stability instruments on 鈥�
Guidance on the latest EU safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and their implementation under UK law.
This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.
This notice updates key information regarding the UK鈥檚 marine equipment conformity assessment regime, including in relation to the end of the 鈥榮tandstill鈥� period on 31 December 2022.
GMDSS - Iridium satellite services - distress and MSI 鈥� operational status and regulations.
This notice advises what medical conditions are required to be reported on during the validity of an ENG1 medical certificate.
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