consultations

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  Calls for ML5 freeze pending consultation outcome

  15th March 2024

  Whilst the MCA’s consultation on amendments to the new ML5 medical certification requirements closed on 27 February, the potential for considerable delay in announcing any outcome or decision is complicated by a growing expectation that prime minister Rishi Sunak may…

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  Enclosed spaces can kill: MCA seeks fishers’ views on new life-saving regulations

  13th July 2021

  Entry into enclosed spaces onboard vessels is sometimes necessary, but it is a dangerous activity. However, new regulations designed to reduce the danger could have impacts on the operations of fishing vessels.  Any enclosed space deprived of regular and constant…