by westoncompliance | Mar 4, 2026 | Consultation, Emergency, EPIRB, Evacuation, Marine, MCA, PFEER, UK
The MCA’s consultation found broad support for the proposed regulations that update the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) registration regime and introduce mandatory Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) registration for UK-flagged ships, hovercraft and...
by westoncompliance | Nov 21, 2025 | Consultation, Emergency, EPIRB, Evacuation, Marine, MCA, PFEER, UK
The MCA had sought views on the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which will update existing registration requirements for emergency position indicting radio beacons (EPIRB) and introduce registration...
by westoncompliance | Oct 14, 2025 | Consultation, Emergency, EPIRB, Evacuation, Marine, MCA, PFEER, UK
The MCA has opened a consultation seeking views on the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which will update existing registration requirements for emergency position indicting radio beacons (EPIRB) and...
by westoncompliance | Jul 23, 2024 | Life saving appliances, MCA, Offshore Installation, PFEER, Safety, SOLAS, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have published guidance on service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable life-saving appliances (LSA) and the process for approval as a UK approved service station. This amendment clarifies the relationship of MGN...
by westoncompliance | Jun 26, 2024 | Fire, Fire fighting systems, protection, Health and Safety, Occupational Health, PFEER, Safety, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has closed this consultation. The outcome will be published in due course.This consultation ran from midday on 16 May 2024 to 5pm on 24 June 2024.Read more…Source: HSE.
by westoncompliance | May 23, 2024 | Fire, Fire fighting systems, protection, Health and Safety, PFEER, Safety, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently opened a call for evidence to support the preparation of a restriction dossier on PFAS in firefighting foams. To allow additional time for stakeholders to respond, the deadline has now been extended to 24 June 2024.Read...
