by westoncompliance | Dec 11, 2024 | Anchor, Crown Estate, Maintenance/Repairs, Offshore wind, Operations, Renewables, UK
The Crown Estate announced that thirteen organisations are set to share nearly £5m in funding through the initial round of The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator, across England, Wales and Scotland.Projects receiving funding include those enabling floating wind...
by westoncompliance | Oct 15, 2024 | Anchor, Marine, MCA, Safety, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published MGN 592 which advises on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment.This notice should be read with industry guidance on anchoring, mooring and...
by westoncompliance | Sep 15, 2022 | Anchor, Equipment, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
This note provides guidance on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment and emphasises the importance of seeking expert advice on its repair and maintenance. It also advises that risk assessments which...
by westoncompliance | Dec 13, 2021 | Anchor, Marine, MCA, Navigation, Pipelines
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Dec 2, 2021 | Anchor, Conservation, Environment, Marine, MMO, UK
A phased voluntary approach for the management of anchoring in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) has been introduced by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Read more… Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Jan 14, 2020 | Accident, Anchor, MCA, Navigation, Pipelines, Safety, Transport, UK, Vessels
This Note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, following a recent incident investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). In view of the serious...
by westoncompliance | Jul 12, 2016 | Anchor, UK
SI 2016/721 The Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (link)These Regulations modernise the control of carriage and the handling of dangerous goods in harbour areas in England, Scotland and Wales and replace the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas...
by westoncompliance | May 17, 2011 | Anchor, UK
MGN 432 Safety during Transfers of Persons to and from ShipsThe purpose of this Note is to provide guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards: taking the necessary precautions, use of trained persons and carriage of...
