This Notice gives guidance for the requirements for;
• Annual Inspection and testing of Life Saving Appliances and release and retrieval systems
• Authorised Service providers for Lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear
• Five Yearly overhaul and 110% dynamic testing
• Servicing of Inflatable Life-rafts, Inflatable Boats, Rescue Boats, Fast Rescue Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Releases
• Guidance on Drills involving Free Fall Lifeboats
• Notes on Fall Preventer Devices

This is the current version, dated August 2012, of the list of approved medical certification countries for Bermuda ships.  The list has been expanded over the previous list published earlier in 2011.

This notice sets out the current position of the Bermuda Maritime Administration on measures to protect seafarers and ships when transiting areas where the risk of pirate attacks is high.  It also provides guidance on the approach to take if an owner is considering the use of armed security personnel.

This Notice sets out the performance criteria for existing Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems (BNWAS) that are already fitted in ships, and not certified to the IMO Performance standard, to be accepted by exemption.

This notice sets out the forthcoming requirements for installation of Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems and ECDIS.