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Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Research Project 502: Design guidance on high speed craft dynamic stability in following and quartering seas.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global identification and tracking of ships. Under SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19-1, vessels >300 GT on international voyages are required to tran…
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors (MSIS 24), about the International code of safety for high-speed craft (HSC code), 2000.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2020.
A best practice guide for operators of small passenger boats on inland waters.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts.
Collection of CERS Advice Notes published by the MCA.
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