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Guidance concerning the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) surveyors
The first part of the Maritime Labour Certificate; this form identifies the topics for inspection.
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
A collection of the MSIS chapter 1 annexes number 1 to 25
Notice to ship owners, operators and managers, masters, officers and crew, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers and UK authorised recognised organisations
New rules and advice about appealing against the decision of an arbitrator following changes to the merchant shipping regulations.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, about inspecting ships' navigation lights, sound and visual signalling equipment.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
Instructions for guidance to surveyors, on maritime and caastguard Agency (MCA) construction standards and policies.
Code of practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, survey and manning of police boats.
A previous code of practice for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
A list of responsibilities for surveying yachts under MCA's large yacht code (LY3).
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors; it gives a full set of requirements for the design and building of HSC.
Regulations & safety requirements for ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU.
Survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems which vessels are expected to be built and maintained.
Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers. This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F)
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