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Amendment 2 is intended to provide guidance to fishing vessel owners, employers, skippers and share fishermen on the application of the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
Amendment 2 outlines information for the protection of those working on board ships from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens.
For many ships operating offshore, the full extent contained within IMO regulations may be partially exempted and/or equivalent standards.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Guidance on changes made in the ITU Radio Regulations affecting VHF communications and equipment.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
This notice provides guidelines for the Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024. It covers the process for obtaining ship, Company and Registered Owner IMO numbers and explains the …
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
Guidance on the safe use of pesticides in ships, including solid bulk cargoes and cargo transport units. This Guidance links to the relevant UK Regulations and current IMO guidance.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
This MSN replaces MSN 1668
This notice advises all shipowners, shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship masters, certifying authorities and surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction Regulations.
Detailing the requirements for emergency communications equipment and alarms.
Regulations for the safe operation of manned submersible craft operated commercially in United Kingdom waters.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys.
Explains how voyage data recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter.
Guidance on compatibility issues concerning the joint use of immersion suits and lifejackets.
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