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Designates UK VTS for the purpose of requiring compliance by shipping with regulations 6 and 7 of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2004.
Flag State Endorsements needed for officers serving on fishing vessels, and the responsibilities of owners and operators.
This Merchant Shipping Notice forms an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/568) (“the 2023 Regulations”). This Notice is made mandatory by way of reference to it in those Regula…
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Text of the SPS code 1983
Details of emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
Guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibrations at work.
Download 'fire' action and equipment signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is defined in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV as “navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadca…
Guidance on the risk and transmission of Legionnaire's Disease via air conditioning plants and counter measures.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
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
Guidance on the requirements of 'MSC.1/Circ.1252' and carrying out tests on non-SOLAS ships with class 'A' automatic identification systems.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
For guidance on how to comply with the audit and self-assessment requirements of safety management code for domestic passenger ships as set out in the amended MSN 1869(M).
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
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