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Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
This notice provides guidance to all who have an interest in small commercial vessels including rescue boats with an intention to operate abroad in non-UK waters.
Amendment 1 outlines advice and procedures for safe conduct of diving operations especially where diving operations are not controlled by the vessel owner.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) requirements and certification for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
Amendments to the IGF Code which take effect from 1 January 2024 include, general editorial amendments and changes for ships constructed on or after 1st January 2024.
This MSN replaces MSN 1669
This MSN replaces MSN 1667
The provision of safety information and for owners and operators to ensure adequate measures are taken to inform passengers in an emergency.
The requirement is to provide a means of escape from enclosed spaces when other escape arrangements can not be used.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
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