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MCA leaflet explaining specifications and recommendations for using VHF DSC radios on private leisure craft
Advice on how to meet the quality standards required by Article 13 Merchant Shipping (Passengers� Rights) (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Download 'fire' action and equipment signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Information about the MCA Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team, its operational procedures and action it can take for maritime legislation offences.
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Offers certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals and parachute flares.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Guidance on the recommended installation of radar reflectors on vessels less than 15m in overall length. Containing an explanation of the ISO 8729 standards.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Information on how the UKHO will issue future changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Revision of sections of the small commercial vessel code of practice.
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