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  • Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:October 2016 Reason:N/A Revision:Rev.
    Date: Reason: Revision:Rev.
    Date: Reason:Name changed from 'Research on personal locator beacons' to 'Research on autonomous maritime radio devices' Revision:Rev. 1
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Introduction
    • Scope
    • Background
    • Health and Safety
    • Principles of Operation - How Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) Works
    • Parameters
    • Verification and Calibration
    • Manufacturers' Operating Guidelines
    • Competence and Training
    • Interpretation of Data
    • MRT Trace Reports
    • Rejection Criteria
    • Recording and Retention of Records
    • References
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:February 2024 Reason:Amendment to MRT definition and addition of MFL definition; updating preface, reference links and layout Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:October 2018 Reason:Extensive document revision which includes rejection criteria and MRT equipment operator levels of competence and training Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:August 2009 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    • Introduction
    • Glossary
    • Application Scope of the MLC - Does it Apply to You?
    • Are You Ready for a PSC Inspection?
    • Carrying Out PSC Under the MLC: Main Elements of Inspection
    • Carrying Out PSC Under the MLC: Procedure
    • What Can Companies Do to Prepare?
    • References
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:June 2024 Reason:Page 2 and bookmarking updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 0.1
    Date:June 2018 Reason:Document reviewed - retained with no changes Revision:Rev. 0
    Date:December 2016 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
  • Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date: Reason:N/A Revision:Rev. 2
    • Introduction
    • Analysis of Inspection Findings
    • Findings Related to IMCA Safety Flashes
    • Inspection Report Quality Assurance Process
    • Summary
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:May 2023 Reason:N/A Revision:Rev.