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For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
The guidance contained in this MGN is intended to outline best practices related to design, equipment and outfit of dedicated spaces onboard, and to increase safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries and …
Provides guidance for the safety requirements for non-passenger vessels operating only on UK inland waters.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
For the guidance of surveyors auditing safety management systems both at sea and ashore
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This MGN provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006.
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.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
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.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
The Defence Maritime Regulator’s guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
This performance standard for small vessel electronic chart system (SV-ECS) gives technical details for compliant systems used in accordance with MGN 319 (amendment 2).
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
This Marine Guidance Note explains the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022.
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