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How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
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.
The Defence Maritime Regulator鈥檚 guide to regulation of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS).
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
Provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on sea-going ships which do not have a helideck & emergency contingency plans.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
A guide from RoSPA on managing beach safety.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
The Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use at aea.
Applicable to davit launched lifeboats fitted with on-load release hooks, and any similar on-load release systems if fitted to rescue boats
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
This notice concerns the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.
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