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Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
Safety code for passenger ships operating solely within UK categorised waters.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
MOU between the HSE, the MCA and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Provides an update to the 2nd edition of the large commercial yacht code (LY2),as of 20 August 2013.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
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