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An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using ammonia as fuel.
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An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using lithium-ion.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using methanol as fuel.
An overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations and guidance associated with using hydrogen as fuel.
Amends MSN 1699(M) to implement amendments to the technical requirements, in relation to stability and Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) requirements.
The standard code of practice for the safety of large commercial yachts under 300 GT (gross tonnage).
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Codes of practice and standards for safely operating and navigating passenger ships, catamarans and hovercrafts.
The merchant shipping regulations 1998 for construction of passenger ships classes III to VI(A).
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
Codes, best practice guides, standards and classifications that vessel owners, operators, designers and builders should refer to.
Details the research undertaken and the procedures to be followed to demonstrate the fire protection standards for non-steel constructions.
Leaflet explaining the differences between alerting technology and location technology.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.
This code shall be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements
Instructions for guidance of surveyors.
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