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New wellbeing service and resources
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“Walkie wheel” trip bar – saving people’s arms!
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New rules for preventing air pollution from ships
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Annual Report 2021/22

Tasks

In an emergency

1.Wear your lifejackets

2.Activate your distress beacon

3.Switch radio to full power

Call 111 Make a MAYDAY call

Report an accident or incident

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