consultations
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are consulting on updated guidance on the application of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (provision and use of work equipment) (PUWER) regulations 2006 and the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) (LOLER) regulations 2006, to fishing vessels. Consultation closes 26th August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-fishing-vessel-work-equipment-and-lifting-equipment-guidance
The Department for Transport is consulting on a proposed ban on tyres aged ten years and older from certain vehicle types (heavy goods vehicles, heavy trailers and buses, coaches and minibuses) to improve road safety. Consultation closed 1st September. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-tyres-aged-10-years-and-older
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on six draft Marine Guidance Notes (MGNs) covering yacht and powerboat safety at sea. Consultation closes 18th July. MGNs are:
Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Preparedness for Non-Coastal Passages Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Maintenance, Modifications, Damage and Repairs. Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Rigs and Rigging; Inspection Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Grounding of Fixed Fin Keel GRP Yachts Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Emergency Procedures, Equipment and Actions Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Stowage of Life-Saving Applianceshttps://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-yacht-and-powerboat-safety-at-sea