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This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
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.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
This MSN replaces MSN 1666
Summary of Issue regarding Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – Lithium Safety Store®
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
Guidance and information about UK merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Marine accident investigation branch Recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum of two crew including the coxswain.
Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, authorised service personnel and recognised organisations.
Notice on the current alcohol limits for seafarers set by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended (STCW) and applies to all seafarers.
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