by westoncompliance | Sep 13, 2024 | Health and Safety, MCA, Signals, signs, Stand-by vessel, Supply/Support Vessels, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published this notice containing information and guidance on the responsibilities of the shipowner (which includes the ship manager), master, officers and seafarers for health and safety signs and signals at work on board...
by westoncompliance | Apr 15, 2024 | Life-saving appliances, MCA, Signals, UK
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published this marine information note highlights the risks of using non-SOLAS or non-pyrotechnic distress flares such as Electronic Visual Distress Signals (EVDS).This note replaces MIN 542 Amendment 2 and MIN 464 and...
by westoncompliance | Sep 19, 2023 | Communication, Emergency, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Radio Communication, Safety, Signals, SOLAS, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published this Marine Guidance Note (MGN) to draw attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship’s position in distress alerts;...
by westoncompliance | Apr 15, 2020 | Communication, Emergency, Equipment, MCA, Signals, SOLAS, UK
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency. It highlights the risks of using non-SOLAS or non-pyrotechnic distress flares such as Electronic Visual Distress...
