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IRISH FLAG M Notices

Supplied by the Irish Flag the full list of inforce M Notices for the Irish Flag.  Full text versions can be found on the irish flag web site but this is the only cumalative list available.  It currently covers all inforce notices since 1996 (notic 16 of 1996 give a list of all in force prior to that date this is expected to be up dated by the irish flag authorities later in the year) 
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Notice No
               Subject   Issued
1996      
7 Fishing Vessel Safety.    
10 Safe Practices on Vessels.    
12 Guidelines for Training Crews    
13 Lobster and Crab fishing.    
16 List of Marine Notices, 1984-95    
20 Securing of high-sided ships, etc.    
24 Moorings on Hebridean Shelf Area.    
31 Dangers Associated with refrigeration plants.    
32 Guidelines for a structure of an integrated system of Contingency Planning for Shipboard Emergencies.    
34 Amendment no. 28-96 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.    
36 The Carriage and Securement of Vehicles, Cargo Units, Refrigerator Units and Cargo Kips on Roll-on/Roll-off Vessels.    
37 Draft Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual.    
38 Passenger Ferry Safety.    
39 Changes in Examination Arrangements for Certificates of Competency- Engineer Officers.    
40 Changes in Examination Arrangements for Certificates of Competency- Engineer Officers (Fishing Vessels).    
41 Changes in Marine Examination Arrangements for Certificates of Competency- Deck Officers in Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels.    
       
       
       
1997      
9 Amendments to the Department’s Publication “Examinations for Certificates of   Competency for Fishing Vessels, Deck Officer Requirements, Syllabuses and Specimen Papers”.    
10 Amendments to the Department’s Publication “Directions as to the Examination of Deck Officers under the Merchant Shipping Acts” (Latest Edition-1989).    
11 Amendments to the “Directions as to the Examinations of Engineer Officers and                      Marine Engine Operators under the Merchant Shipping Acts”.    
13 The Marking of Seismic Streamers.    
16 Revised Measures to Prevent Explosions in oil tanker Cargo Pump-rooms.    
25 Illegal Use of International Marine VHF Channel 12 (156.600 Mhz).    
26 The Safety of Tugs while Towing.    
27 The three-legged Jackup Drilling Rig “Arch Rowan”.    
34 Additional Qualifications to be produced by candidates for a Skipper Full Certificates of Competency or a Skipper Limited Endorsement.    
35 Amendments to “Examinations for Certificates of Competency for Fishing Vessels, Deck Officer Requirements, Syllabuses and Specimen papers”.    
36 Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on board Vessels.    
       
       
       
1998      
2 Model Record Training Books for STCW 95 Convention.    
4 Amendments to the publication “Examinations for Certificates of Competency for Fishing Vessels, Engineer Officer Requirements, Syllabuses and Specimen Papers”    
5 Full implementation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).    
6 Validity of Sight Test Certificates.    
8 Magnetic Compasses.    
21 Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and unloading of Bulk Carriers.    
22 Radio Communications Requirements for Fishing Vessels.    
28 Compliance with the International Requirements for Provision of Collisions at Sea.    
29 Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen- 1998 Edition (Code: ISBN 0155 18363    
       
       
       
1999      
2 Discontinuation of Medium Frequency Radiobeacon Service.    
3 The manning of pilot Boats & Safety Equipment to be carried.    
8 Fishing Vessel Stability.    
9 Effect of Water on Deck.    
10 Explosives Picked up at sea in trawls or sighted & ii) the removal of Explosive Items from Wrecks.    
11 Insurance of Passenger Vessels.    
15 Radio Qualifications Requirements under GMDSS.    
16 Medical Examinations.    
17 Radio Communications, Radio Navigation & Radio Life-Saving Appliance        Equipment Installed on Irish Registered Vessels.    
22 Mooring of Environmental Monitoring Instruments.    
24 The launching of Liferafts Stowed on the Wheelhouse and Galley top of Fishing Vessels.    
  STCW (No’s 25-30)    
25 Certificates of Competency – Deck Department.    
26 Common Requirements for Certification and Medical Standards.    
27 Certificates of Competency & Operators Licences Engine Department.    
28 Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Certain Types of Ship.    
29 Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watch-Keeping.    
30 The Outline Requirements of the new STCW Convention.    
       
31 Safety of Personnel and Tugs while engaged in Towing Operations.    
33 Seabed Wellheads West of Erris Head, Co. Mayo.    
37 EU Directive 94/25/EC Relating to Recreational Craft & Appointment of the Irish Sailing Association as a Notified Body.    
38 Establishment of a Safety Zone South West of Kinsale.    
43 Compliance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea.    
44 Drills and Musters on Fishing Vessels.    
48 Safety of Personnel During Container Securing Operations.    
51 Compliance with Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances) Amendment Rules, 1999.    
52 Compliance with European Communities (Registration of persons Sailing on board; Passenger Ship Regulations, 1998)    
       
       
       
2000      
1 Vessels engaged in Survey Work- i.e. Hydrographic, Seismic, Fishing Research, Underwater Operations.    
2 Interruptions in Supply of Charts and Publications from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.    
3 Amended Requirements For Marine Fire-Fighting Courses as required by STCW 95.    
4 Withdrawal of DECCA Navigation Service.    
6 Stowage and Float-Free Arrangements for Inflatable.    
11 Special Area Status under Annex 1 of MARPOL 73/78.    
13 Scheme for Safe Disposal of Time Expired Pyrotechnics (TEPs).    
34 Helicopter Search-and-Rescue Hi-Line Technique.    
38 Ship to Shore Access.    
41 Accidents to Personnel on the vehicle decks of Ro/Ro Ships.    
       
       
       
2001      
1 Vessels engaged in Survey Work- i.e. Hydrographic, Seismic, Fishing Research, Underwater Operations.    
2 Installation of an Anenometer Mast in the Irish Sea.    
3 Procedure for the Issue and Revalidation of Certificates of Competency and Tanker Endorsements.    
5 Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch when in or adjacent to the Dredged Navigational Channel.    
11 Foot-and-mouth Disease Pre-caution.    
13 Conversion of Tonnage Limitations-GRT to GT.    
14 Certificate of equivalent Competency, Officer Certification for Service on Irish Flagged Merchant Ships from 1 February 2002.    
16 Explosives Picked up at sea in trawls or sighted and the removal of Explosive Items from Wrecks.    
21 Changes to the Examinations for Marine Engineer Officers and to the Directions as to the Examination of Engineer Officers, Marine Engine Operators and Engine Room Watch Ratings under the Merchant Shipping Acts (The Examination Directions).    
28 European Communities (Minimum Health and Safety Regulations for Improved medical treatment on board vessels) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 506 of 1997).    
31 International Safety Management Code- Phase 2 Implementation.    
32 Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts, Inflatable Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Release Units.    
33 Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts, Inflatable Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Release Units.    
34 The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants in Packaged Form- The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code    
       
       
       
2002      
1 Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Installations and Systems on Merchant Vessels, Fishing Vessels, Pleasure Craft and Other Marine Craft.    
2 Vessels engaged in Survey Work- Hydrographic, Seismic, Fishing Research and Underwater Operations.    
3 Explosives picked up at sea in trawls or sighted and the removal of explosive items from wrecks.    
4 Emergency, Safety, Medical Care and Survival Training    
5 Voyage Planning    
6      
7 Guidance on the selection of Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) for use on-board Fishing Vessels    
8 Notice to all Owners, Skippers, Designers and Builders of Fishing Vessels under 40 feet registered length    
9 Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch on board Fishing Vessels    
10 Manning of Fishing Vessels    
11 Prevention of Groundings of Non-Propelled Barges    
12 Flooding of Holds with Seawater    
13 Site Investigations at North Harbour, Cape Clear, Co. Cork    
14 Cable Laying Operations off the South Coast of Ireland.    
15 Laying of Gas Pipeline between Scotland and Ireland- Bord Gais Eireann, Second Gas Interconnector    
16 Dangers of Falling Overboard when working on the Deck of a Fishing Vessel