Seafarer Health & Safety Publications
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen - Latest ELETRONIC Consolidated Edition 2010
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen
December 2010, including Amendment 10
PLEASE NOTE : The latest version of the hard copy of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen is the Consolidated 2011 Edition , or to obtain the individual Amendment packs needed to bring your existing hard copy up to date, then contact The Stationery Office the official publishers of the Code
To view or download Code Annexes and Safety signage click here
N.B. Due to the Safety Critical nature of this publication, you are strongly advised to ONLY refer to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Official Version.
Fishing Vessel Safety Guide
Fishing Vessl Safety Guide - A Guide to safe working practices and emergency procedures for fishermen
Guidance on the Application of Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and use of work equipment) Regulations 2006 and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Equipment Regulations) 2006 to Fishing Vessels Click here for Word Document 
(102KB)
Occupational Health and Safety Leaflets and Posters
Seafarer Occupational Health & Safety Publicity Material
Includes customer ordering details
Click here to see the full list of leaflets and posters available
H&S Regulatory links
| 2010.SI No 2987 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010 |
| 2010 SI No.2984 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work)(Asbestos) Regulations 2010 |
| 2010 SI No.323 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 |
| 2010 SI No 330 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 |
| 2010 SI No 332 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010 |
| 2007 SI No.3075 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 |
| 2007 SI No.3077 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 |
| 2006 SI No. 2183 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006 |
| 2006 SI No. 2184 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 |
| 1998 SI No.2411 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Employment of Young Persons) Regulations 1998 |
| 1997 SI No.2962 | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 |
H&S Useful M Notices
| MGN 308 | Mooring, Towing and Hauling Equipment on all Vessels - Safe Installation and Safe Operation |
| MGN 331(M+F | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006 |
| MGN 332(M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 |
| MGN 352(M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 |
| MGN 353(M+F) |
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 See also the link at the bottom of this page for information about the official guides to complying with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 and the Merchant Shipping (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 |
| MGN 356(M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work)(Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007 |
| MGN 408(M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 |
| MGN 409(M+F | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 |
| MGN 410(M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010 |
| MGN 112(M+F) | New and Expectant Mothers: Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels ( For a copy of this notice contact the Medical Administration Team on : 02380 329249) |
| MGN 428 (M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010 |
| MGN 429 (M+F) | The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Asbestos) Regulations 2010 |
Health and Safety Alerts
Click here for Health and Safety Alerts
Click here for Technical Safety Alerts
| Counterfeit Emergency Escape Brething Devices (EEBDs) | US CoastGuard | September 2008 |
| Dangerous Practice During Mooring Operations - Heaving LinesDangerous Practice During Mooring Operations - Heaving Lines | Marine Safety Forum (UK) | October 2006 |
| Access Hatches - A Not So Obvious Danger | Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association | January 2006 |
MOU Between HSE MAIB and MCA
Link to MOU on HSE's Website:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/howwework/framework/mou/mcamou.pdf
