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Industry working group technical standard - A Code of Practice (CoP) for small workboats in commercial use to sea and all pilot boats.
Recommended standards for the inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances and other onboard purposes.
Highlights the dangers to passengers and crew of moving vehicles during operations on board roll-on and roll-off ships.
Information on the safe operation of power operated watertight doors and references to additional information.
This amendment provides guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards
Provides guidance on the application of SOLAS Chapter VI in the UK and on UK ships, to be read alongside the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
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.
Describing the arrangement for the voluntary towage endorsement scheme; outlining competence standards and necessary knowledge.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial 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.
Highlights conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
This notice provides details of the search and rescue (SAR) co-operation plan requirements under the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2002.
A voluntary Code of Practice applicable to Small Hovercraft of up to 24 metres in length that carry no more than 12 passengers
Draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
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