All active M-Notices : 492 documents found.

492

All active M-Notices : 492 documents found.

MIN 423 (M) Jan 2012 Revalidating a Certificate of Competency: New Requirements for Masters and Officers This note provides information on the new requirements for Masters and Officers of merchant ships to revalidate their STCW Certificates of Competency.
MGN 435 (M) Jan 2012 Declaration of Maximum Continuous Engine Power (MCEP) Declaration of Maximum Continuous Engine Power (MCEP)
MGN 442 (M) Jan 2012 Alternative Training Standards for Crew Taking Part in Helicopter Operations on Large Commercial Yachts This document provides guidance on the alternative training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Landing Assistants (HDA) working on...
MIN 419 (M) Dec 2011 Spectator Craft Attending the London Olympic Games 2012 and London Paralympic Games 2012 Notice to all owners, operators and Masters of all spectator craft and other vessels attending the London Olympic Games 2012 or the London Paralympic Games...
MIN 422 (M) Dec 2011 Insurance - Directive Requiring Shipowners of Seagoing Vessels over 300 GT to Maintain Liability Insurance The main purpose of this MIN is to notify stakeholders of the forthcoming entry into force of Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council...
MGN 437 (M) Dec 2011 Small Commercial Vessel Codes of Practice Notice to all Small Commercial Vessel owners, managers, operators, skippers and Certifying Authorities
MGN 441 (M+F) Dec 2011 Changes to MCA’s 2002 SOLAS V Publication, arising out of amendments to SOLAS Chapter V. This Notice gives guidance as per MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298 and 1307 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit Long...
MIN 421 (M) Nov 2011 Approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Small Vessel Certifying Authorities The purpose of this MIN is to provide the revised contact details of the MCA approved Certifying Authorities.
MGN 438 (M+F) Nov 2011 Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS) -Exemption Arrangements under the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (as amended) ...
MGN 440 (M) Nov 2011 Measures to Counter Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant Shipping This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) provides links to websites containing information countering Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant...
MSN 1734 (M+F) Nov 2011 Approval of Marine Equipment (EC Notified Bodies) Amendment 5 Notice to all manufacturers, shipbuilders, shipowners, ship operators and managers, designers and marine consultants, Nasters and Officers of Merchant Ships,...
MSN 1734 (M+F) Nov 2011 Type Approval of Marine Equipment (EC Notified Bodies) The purpose of the Marine Equipment Directive is to enhance safety at sea and the prevention of marine pollution through the uniform application of the relevant...
MSN 1735 (M+F) Nov 2011 Type Approval of Marine Equipment (UK Nominated Bodies) This Notice covers equipment listed in Annex A.2 of Directives 96/98/EC and 98/85/EC where no detailed internationally agreed testing standards exist. This...
MSN 1735 (M+F) Nov 2011 Type - Approval of Marine Equipment (UK Nominated Bodies) Amendment 5 Notice to all manufacturers, shipbuilders, shipowners, ship operators and managers, designers and consultants, masters and officers of merchant ships, skippers...
MSN 1735 (M+F) Nov 2011 Type-Approval of Marine Equipment (UK Nominated Bodies) Amendment 5 Correction 1 Correction to amendment 5 of 1735
MSN 1831 (M+F) Nov 2011 Vessel Traffic Monitoring Notification and Reporting Requirements for Ships and Ports Information to be provided by ships and port authorities in order to comply with Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations...
MSN 1832 (M) Nov 2011 The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 This notice provides information on the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011 No.2601) which implement Directive 2009/16/EC in UK...
MIN 417 (M) Oct 2011 Large Yachts: Examination and Inspection of Carbon Fibre Masts and Spars Provides guidance to a separate report available at www.dft.gov.uk/mca/ensign on the inspection and examination of masts and spars of large commercial yachts...
MIN 418 (M) Oct 2011 Advice Regarding Reefer Container Incidents Alert to Masters and shipping companies of a number of incidents where the compressor unit on some reefer containers has exploded, apparently after being recharged...
MGN 436 (M+F) Oct 2011 WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION: Guidance on Mitigating Against the Effects of Shocks and Impacts on Small Vessels. WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION: Guidance on Mitigating Against the Effects of Shocks and Impacts on Small Vessels.
MIN 415 (M) Sep 2011 Changes to Requirements for Inland Waterway Non-Passenger Vessels in the UK This notice is to advise all interested parties that the MCA Fitness For Purpose (FFP) scheme for inland waterway non-passenger vessels is withdrawn from 1...
MSN 1672 (M+F) Sep 2011 Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations and European Directive 2009/15/EC This MSN outlines the approved standards as referred to in Merchant Shipping legislation and explains the means through which the UK has transposed Directive...
MSN 1830 (M) Sep 2011 Implementation of Directive 2009/21/EC in the United Kingdom Implementation of Directive 2009/21/EC in the United Kingdom
MIN 414 (M+F) Aug 2011 STOCKTON MARINE OFFICE - Closure of Marine Office Closure of Marine Office
MIN 413 (M+F) Jul 2011 MARPOL - Amendments to MARPOL Annex I to add Chapter 9 - Special Requirements For the Use or Carriage of Oils in the Antarctic Area This MIN advises that a new chapter 9 to MARPOL Annex I enters into force internationally on 1 August 2011.
MGN 433 (M) Jul 2011 Helicopter Aviation Inspection Bodies This MGN provides the criteria to be met for Aviation Inspection Bodies (AIBs) to be accepted by the MCA for the purpose of issuing Helicopter Landing Area...
MGN 434 (M+F) Jul 2011 Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Training and Certification of VTS Personnel To identify the standards of Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority
MIN 412 (M) Jun 2011 Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2011 - 2012 IALA V103 and Local Port Services (LPS) course dates between June 2011 and July 2012 plus guidelines and legislations for VTS Operations.
MIN 408 (M) May 2011 Written examination dates 2011/12: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy) Written examination dates 2011/12: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)
MIN 409 (M) May 2011 Written examination dates 2011/12: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels) Written examination dates 2011/12: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels)
MIN 410 (F) May 2011 Written examination dates 2011/12: Deck and Engineer Officers (Fishing Vessels) Written examination dates 2011/12: Deck and Engineer Officers (Fishing Vessels)
MIN 411 (M) May 2011 Community Inland Waterways-Issue of European Vessel Identification Numbers (ENI) This MIN is relevant to those who own or operate inland waterway vessels, and wish to operate them on Community waterways in mainland Europe.
MGN 431 (M) May 2011 The Government Support for Maritime Training Scheme (SMarT) – Revised Arrangements from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012 Temporary changes to the SMarT Scheme for 2011/12 FY and replaces MGN 250 (M
MGN 432 (M+F) May 2011 Safety during Transfers of Persons to and from Ships The purpose of this Note is to provide guidance for all vessels engaged in transfers of persons at anchor or underway as regards: taking the necessary precautions,...
MSN 1827 (M) May 2011 Categorisation of Waters Sets out the categorisations of waters in the United Kingdom.
MSN 1827 (M) May 2011 Correction - Categorisation of Waters Merchant Shipping Notice 1827 which replaced MSN 1776 shows incorrect information on the categorisation of the Chelmer & Blackwater Canal and the River...
MSN 1828 (M) May 2011 The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants in Packaged Form : Amendment 35-10 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code This MSN is for the transport of dangerous goods and marine pollutants in packaged form by sea on ships within United Kingdom waters and on United Kingdom ships...
MIN 406 (M+F) Mar 2011 Reporting Operating Anomalies Identified within ECDIS ...
MIN 407 (M+F) Mar 2011 M-Notices: Pricing and Availability Information A MIN detailing availability of M-Notices
MSN 1827 (M) Feb 2011 Categorisation of Waters
MIN 403 (M+F) Jan 2011 MARPOL - amendments to Annex 1: Amendments to Regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of Annex 1 of MARPOL and a New Chapter 8 Dealing with Ship-to-Ship Transfers
MIN 404 (M+F) Jan 2011 Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures Guidance for candidates undertaking a MCA written examination conducted by SQA/IAMI who have been diagnosed as dyslexic.
MIN 405 (M+F) Jan 2011 Training for ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation Clarification of acceptable ECDIS training for Masters and Deck Officers when sailing in vessels using ECDIS as primary means of navigation.
MGN 428 (M+F) Jan 2011 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010 Guidance on interpretation of the The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010
MGN 429 (M+F) Jan 2011 Asbestos—Health Hazards and Precautions Notice to Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Ship Repairers, Masters, and Ships Safety Committees. This Notice replaces Merchant Shipping Notice No. M.1428
MGN 430 (F) Jan 2011 FISHING VESSELS: Checks on Crew Certification and Drills FISHING VESSELS: Checks on Crew Certification and Drills
MIN 402 (M+F) Dec 2010 Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen: Issue of Amendment 10 Notice of the issue of Amendment 10
MGN 427 (F) Dec 2010 Stability Guidance for Fishing Vessels of under 15m Overall Length Stability Guidance for Fishing Vessels of under 15m Overall Length
MIN 400 (M+F) Nov 2010 MARPOL - Amendments to Annex I: Effect on the Oil Record Book Parts I and II This note draws attention to the new International requirements effective from 1 January 2011 regarding the form and use of the Oil Record Book Parts I and...
MIN 399 (M) Oct 2010 Police Boat Codes, Amendment 2 (PBC2) The Police Boat Codes (known as PBC2) provide a standard for the construction, machinery, carriage of equipment, manning, survey and certification of Police...
MIN 400 (M+F) Oct 2010 MARPOL - Amendments to Annex 1:Effect on the Oil Record Book Parts I&II
MIN 401 (M) Oct 2010 Approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Small Vessel Certifying Authorities
MGN 421 (M+F) Oct 2010 Media and Other Similar Organisations Using Ships and Fishing Vessels. From time to time the media wish to use United Kingdom registered vessels or foreign vessels operating from United Kingdom ports whilst in United Kingdom waters...
MIN 397 (M) Sep 2010 Mandatory Reporting for the Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (NORDREG)
MIN 398 (F) Sep 2010 Cessation of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Fixed Shore Based Very High Frequency Direction Finding Capability The MIN advises that the shore based VHF DF capability will be withdrawn on the 31st December 2010
MGN 422 (M) Sep 2010 Use of Equipment to Undertake Work Over the Side on Yachts and Other Vessels This MGN provides guidance on the use of rail and trolley and similar systems for undertaking overside work on yachts and other vessels.
MGN 423 (M) Sep 2010 Entry into Dangerous Spaces Further advice on entry into dangerous spaces with reference to the use of oxygen meters
MGN 424 (M) Sep 2010 Safety Responsibilities on board Dive Boats This MGN gives the responsibilities between the vessel and the dive contractor
MGN 425 (M+F) Sep 2010 Assessment of Risks for those sleeping on This MGN provides guidance on things to be taken into account with seafarers sleeping on vessels where the ships power is not being used
MGN 426 (M) Sep 2010 External Access to Means of Escape This MGN highlights the conflict between safety and security with regards to means of escape and provides advice on the methods to overcome the conflict.
MIN 396 () Aug 2010 Stockton Marine Office - Availability of Counter Service to the Public
MGN 418 (M) Aug 2010 Roll-on/Roll-off Ships: Stowage and Securing of Vehicles The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report, No 21/2009, on the investigation into the shift of an articulated road tanker on board a UK flagged...
MGN 414 (F) Jul 2010 FISHING VESSELS – Domestic and Overseas Management Beyond European Waters FISHING VESSELS – Domestic and Overseas Management Beyond European Waters
MGN 415 (F) Jul 2010 FISHING VESSELS: The Hazards Associated with Trawling, including Beam Trawling and Scallop Dredging FISHING VESSELS: The Hazards Associated with Trawling, including Beam Trawling and Scallop Dredging
MGN 417 (M+F) Jul 2010 MCA Requirements for Companies Offering Shore-Based Maintenance of Radio Equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) A Self Certification process operates for the approval of GMDSS Shore Based Maintainers. The requirements that need to be met by any company offering this service...
MGN 419 (M+F) Jul 2010 Disposal of Out of Date Pyrotechnics (Marine Flares) HM Coastguard only accepts out of date marine pyrotechnics from recreational boat users and no longer accepts them from independent fishing vessels.
MGN 433 (M) Jul 2010 Helicopter Aviation Inspection Bodies
MSN 1796 (M+F) Jul 2010 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Designation of VTS Stations in the United Kingdom Merchant Shipping Notice. Notice to all shipowners, Port and VTS Authorities, VTS Operators, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels and Skippers and...
MSN 1796 (M+F) Jul 2010 Amendment 1 - Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Designation of VTS Services in the UK This notice details amendments to Merchant Shipping Notice 1796 and its associated Annex.
MSN 1825 (F) Jul 2010 Certificates Of Equivalent Competency: Fishing Vessels Training & Certification Part F2 This notice describes the requirements for fishing vessel officers holding certificates issued by specified Maritime Administrations working as officers on...
MSN 1826 (M) Jul 2010 International Safety Management (ISM) Code Amendments IMO Amendments
MGN 413 (F) Jun 2010 Voluntary Code of Practice for Employment of Non European Economic Area (EEA) crew Fishing Crew Voluntary Code of Practice for employment of non European Economic Area Fishing Crew
MGN 416 (M) Jun 2010 Inspection, Survey and Certification Guidance for United Kingdom Small Commercial Vessels Operating in Foreign Waters Inspection, Survey and Certification Guidance for United Kingdom Small Commercial Vessels Operating in Foreign Waters
MGN 411 (M+F) May 2010 Training and Certification Requirements for the Crew of Fishing Vessels and their Applicability to Small Commercial Vessels and Large Yachts This notice supersedes Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 404
MGN 400 (M+F) Apr 2010 Additional Guidance on The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 This MGN should be read with The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (as amended) This MGN replaces MIN 376(M+F)
MSN 1823 (M) Apr 2010 Safety Code for Passenger Ships Operating Solely in UK Categorised Water Safety Code for Passenger Ships Operating Solely in UK Categorised Water
MSN 1824 (M) Apr 2010 EU Directive 2006/87/EC (as amended) - Laying Down Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels This notice should be read with Directive 2006/87/EC (as amended) - Laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
MIN 382 (M+F) Mar 2010 Amendments to Mandatory Requirements Recently Agreed at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
MGN 408 (M+F) Mar 2010 Biological Agents Biological agents are potentially harmful micro-organisms and the Regulations require employers to take account of the risk to workers of exposure to such agents...
MGN 409 (M+F) Mar 2010 Chemical Agents Chemical agents can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm. The Regulations require employers to take account of the risks to workers of exposure...
MGN 410 (M+F) Mar 2010 Work at Height Falls whilst working at height can potentially result in serious or even fatal injuries and the Regulations require employers to take account of the risks associated...
MIN 379 (M) Feb 2010 Ship Security Officer Certification: Recognition From 01 January 2008 the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code) included training requirements for Ship Security Officers (SSOs). The...
MGN 406 (M+F) Jan 2010 USE OF BARBECUES AND PIG ROASTS ON SHIPS AND FISHING VESSELS ...
MGN 406 (M+F) Jan 2010 USE OF BARBECUES AND PIG ROASTS ON SHIPS AND FISHING VESSELS This Document is a correction for MGN 406 (M+F)
MGN 289 (M+F) Dec 2009 Accident Reporting and Investigation ...
MGN 289 (M+F) Dec 2009 Accident Reporting and Investigation (Correction) This notice provides correction to the text of MGN 289 (M+F)
MGN 289 (M+F) Dec 2009 Amendment Accident Reporting and Investigation This notice amends address details for MAIB
MGN 329 (M) Dec 2009 Lifejackets " Infant and Oversized Passengers"
MSN 1822 (M) Dec 2009 Seafarer Medical Examination System and Medical Eyesight Standards Seafarer Medical Examination System and Medical and Eyesight Standards: Application of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification)...
MGN 398 (M+F) Nov 2009 Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 Provides guidance on the interpretation of UK Statutory Instrument (SI) 2009 No.2796, The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009.
MSN 1752 (M) Nov 2009 The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 This Notice replaces MSN 1701 (M) and advises all Shipowners, Masters, Assigning Authorities and Surveyors of the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Load...
MSN 1752 (M) Nov 2009 The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000. Corrected Page 10 This amendment replaces page 10 of MSN 1752 in order to correct an error in the title of paragraph 16 of that page. The title of paragraph should read `Sea...
MIN 362 (M+F) Oct 2009 Change of MCA Distribution Agent for M-Notices This is to advise all recipients of M-Notices of a change to the distribution agent.
MGN 401 (M+F) Oct 2009 Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the United Kingdom. The purpose of this guidance note is to amplify the international definitions of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in the UK national context and assist Statutory...
MGN 402 (M+F) Oct 2009 Oil Pollution : Liability and Compulsory Insurance for Bunker Oil The 1992 Civil Liability Convention applies to sea-going ships carrying persistent oil in bulk as cargo.
MGN 403 (M) Oct 2009 Oil Pollution : Liability and Compulsory Insurance The 1992 Civil Liability Convention applies to sea-going ships carrying persistent oil in bulk as cargo.
MSN 1821 (M) Oct 2009 Approved Medical Practitioners (Approved Doctors) with effect from 1 September 2009 Approved Medical Practitioners (Approved Doctors) with effect from 1 September 2009 Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Masters, Seafarers, Approved Medical...
MGN 401 (M+F) Sep 2009 Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the United Kingdom
MSN 1821 (M) Sep 2009 Approved Medical Practitioners (Approved Doctors) with effect from 1 September 2009
MGN 397 (M+F) Jul 2009 Guidelines for the provision of Food and Fresh Water on Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels In providing food and drinking water on board ship, account should be taken of factors including the duration and nature of the voyage; the number of seafarers...
MGN 399 (M) Jul 2009 Prevention of Infectious Disease at Sea by Immunisations and Anti-Malaria Medication (prophylaxis) Prevention of Infectious Disease at Sea by Immunisations and Anti-Malaria Medication (prophylaxis)
MSN 1781 (M+F) Jul 2009 The Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 This Notice and the Rules referred to in it are an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996,...
MSN 1781 (M+F) Jul 2009 Corrigendum - The Merchant Shipping (Distress Signal and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 Corrigendum to MSN 1781
MSN 1781 (M+F) Jul 2009 Amendment - The Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 - Amendments to Annex IV (Distress Signals) Amendment to Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions Regulations
MGN 396 (M+F) Jun 2009 Compatibility of Life-Saving Equipment A number of issues have been highlighted with regards to the unsuitability of some immersion suits and lifejackets. Information provided is intended to give...
MGN 387 (M+F) May 2009 Guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 and amendments Consolidates MGN 253, 259 and 326 and revises information where appropriate. Provides notification and information on the introduction of hourly fee for the...
MGN 392 (M+F) May 2009 Radio Survey Service: Authorisation New arrangements for radio surveys on United Kingdom (UK) vessels.
MGN 394 (M+F) May 2009 Local Supplier of Fuel Oil Registration Registration requirements for a local supplier of fuel oil are outlined. Contact details for registration are provided.
MGN 395 (M+F) May 2009 Radio Log Book: Merchant Shipping & Fishing Vessels. This notice advises on the need for the GMDSS Log Book and the Simplified F/V GMDSS Log Book
MGN 390 (M) Mar 2009 Construction Standards for Offshore Support Vessels and Other Special Ship Types This notice establishes guidance for the construction and operation of special ship types for which the provisions of the safety and pollution prevention conventions...
MGN 393 (M+F) Mar 2009 Navigation Light Units: Maintenance and the Use of New Technology Light Sources, such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), as Navigation Lights on SOLAS and non-SOLAS Vessels. To provide guidance for SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels on the requirements and performance standards, for new technology light sources.
MGN 334 (M) Feb 2009 New National Boatmaster’s Licence – Local Information and Local Knowledge Notice to Masters and owners of all vessels operating commercially on inland waterways, and in limited coastal areas.
MGN 334 (M) Feb 2009 New National Boatmaster’s Licence – Local Information and Local Knowledge Amendment Summary This amendment corrects the information on local requirements for the Broads.
MGN 388 (M+F) Feb 2009 Lifeboats: Fitting of 'Fall Preventer Devices' to reduce the danger of accidental on-load hook release A Fall Preventer Device (FPD) can be used to minimise risk of injury or death in the event of the failure of the on-load hook or its release mechanism, or by...
MGN 385 (M+F) Jan 2009 Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008 Provides details and guidance on the interpretation of UK Statutory Instrument (SI) 2008 No.3257. The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and...
MGN 389 (M+F) Jan 2009 Operating Instructions and Signage for Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing Systems This note provides guidance regarding the use of operating instructions and signage for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems.
MSN 1807 (M+F) Jan 2009 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008 - SI 2008 No.3257 This Notice provides information on the technical requirements for ships to comply with the UK implementation of both Annex IV and Annex V of MARPOL 73/78,...
MGN 381 (M+F) Dec 2008 Survey and Certification Requirements for the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 Survey and Certification Requirements for The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008
MGN 384 (M+F) Dec 2008 Training in the Maintenance of Electronic Navigation Equipment Colleges provide training courses to deliver the knowledge and skill necessary to maintain the electronic navigational and communication equipment commonly...
MGN 386 (M+F) Dec 2008 Survey and Certification Requirements for The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - additional guidance Supplement to MGN 381 (M+F) Survey and Certification Requirements for The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008, providing...
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION FROM SHIPS) REGULATIONS 2008 ...
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 1 Schedule 1 - Ozone-Depleting Substances
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 2 Schedule 2 - Nitrogen Oxides
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 3 Schedule 3 - Sulphur Oxides (SOx)
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 4 Schedule 4 - Volatile Organic Compounds
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 5 Schedule 5 - Shipboard Incinerators
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 6 Schedule 6 - Discharge to Reception Facilities
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 7 Schedule 7 - Fuel Oil Quality
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Schedule 8 Schedule 8 - Platforms - Survey and Certification
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Appendix 1 Appendix 1 - Guidelines for the Sampling of Fuel Oil for Determination of Compliance with Annex VI OF MARPOL 73/78
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Appendix 2 Appendix 2 - Local Fuel Oil Suppliers Initial Declaration
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Appendix 3 Appendix 3 - Local Fuel Oil Suppliers Annual Declaration
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Appendix 4 Appendix 4 - List of Controlled Ozone-Depleting Substances as defined in the Montreal Protocol
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Appendix 5 Appendix 5 - United Kingdom Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
MSN 1819 (M+F) Dec 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 - Appendix 6 Appendix 6 - Marine Fuel Sulphur Record Book
MGN 382 (M) Nov 2008 Fire Protection of Balconies and Other External Areas on Passenger Ships This notice draws attention to: amendments to SOLAS entered into force on 1st July 2008, which apply to cabin balconies on passenger ships, design requirements...
MGN 379 (M+F) Oct 2008 Navigation: Use of Electronic Navigation Aids This note emphasises the need for correct use of navigational equipment by watch-keepers
MGN 383 (M+F) Oct 2008 US Clean Water Act ...
MGN 377 (M+F) Sep 2008 Sound Advice - Noise at Work from Music and Entertainment This MGN provides advice on how to access practical guidelines on the control of noise at work arising from music andentertainment.
MGN 378 (M+F) Sep 2008 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 and Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 New Regulations amending the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006 and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing...
MGN 371 (M+F) Aug 2008 Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) - Guidance on UK Navigational Practice, Safety and Emergency Response Issues Highlights issues that need to be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on navigational safety and emergency response caused by offshore renewable...
MGN 372 (M+F) Aug 2008 Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs): Guidance to Mariners Operating in the Vicinity of UK OREIs This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) highlights the issues to be taken into account when planning and undertaking voyages in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy...
MGN 374 (M+F) Aug 2008 Periodic Inspection and Testing of Seamless Steel Pressurised Gas Cylinders This note provides guidance on the recommended standards for inspection and testing of pressurised seamless steel gas cylinders for fire fighting appliances...
MGN 375 (M+F) Aug 2008 Navigation: Maritime Safety Information (MSI) This Notice gives guidance about the principal sources of relevant MSI information, including GMDSS, NAVTEX and SafetyNET.
MGN 368 (M) Jul 2008 Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for the Approval of Equivalent Water-Based Fire-Extinguishing Systems for Machinery Spaces and Cargo Pump-Rooms (MSC/Circ.1165) The Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization has issued a circular (MSC.1/Circ.1237) on Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for...
MGN 369 (M+F) Jul 2008 Navigation: Navigation In Restricted Visibility Guidance on the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)
MGN 370 (M+F) Jul 2008 The Dreadnought Medical Service The Dreadnought Medical Service, St Thomas Hospital, London
MGN 365 (M) Jun 2008 Human Element Assessment Tool Human Element Assessment Tool
MGN 367 (M) Jun 2008 Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Cabin Balconies The Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization has issued a circular (MSC.1/Circ.1242) on Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Fire...
MGN 364 (M+F) May 2008 Navigation: Traffic Separation Schemes - Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait This notice draws attention to mariners on the mandatory reporting regime and the recommendations for navigating within the Dover Strait.
MGN 366 (M+F) May 2008 Off-Shore Pirate Broadcasting Provides information on unlicensed broadcasting stations on board ships either within or outside UK territorial limits.
MGN 363 (M+F) Apr 2008 The Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments This note draws attention to the developments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)with respect to ballast water. Information is provided on the...
MGN 289 (M+F) Mar 2008 Accident Reporting and Investigation
MGN 360 (M+F) Mar 2008 Navigation: Implementation of Changes to Routeing Measures in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) This note provides information on how the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) will promulgate future changes to routeing measures in Electronic Navigational...
MGN 361 (M+F) Mar 2008 GMDSS: Termination of the 121.5 / 243MHz Initial Emergency Alerting Service
MGN 362 (M+F) Mar 2008 Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts, Inflatable Boats, Rescue Boats, Fast Rescue Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Release Units. Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts, Inflatable Boats, Rescue Boats, Fast Rescue Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Release Units.
MGN 324 (M+F) Feb 2008 Radio: Operational Guidance on the Use Of VHF Radio and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) at Sea Correction to MGN 324
MGN 324 (M+F) Feb 2008 Radio: Operational Guidance on the Use of VHF Radio and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) at Sea Given the continuing number of casualties where the misuse of VHF radio has been established as a contributory factor it has been decided to re-issue the MCA...
MGN 359 (M) Feb 2008 Electrical Equipment and Installation Guidance on the relevant edition of the BS 84 Code of Practice for Installation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Ships
MGN 357 (M+F) Dec 2007 Night-time lookout - Photochromic Lenses and Dark Adaptation Night-time lookout - Photochromic Lenses and Dark Adaptation
MGN 358 (M+F) Dec 2007 Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS) Reporting requirements in respect of Port Waste and Bulk Carrier Infringements New procedure for Port Waste Management Plan holders, Bulk Carrier Terminal operators and Bulk Carrier Terminal representatives to report infringements using...
MGN 344 (M) Nov 2007 Observations and Recommendations arising from a Series of Domestic Passenger Vessel Evacuation Exercises. This guidance reports the findings of a series of trials and evacuation exercises undertaken or witnessed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) during...
MGN 351 (M) Nov 2007 Leadership Qualities for Effective Safety Management This is a Human Element publication giving information on leadership qualities for effective safety management & leadership
MGN 352 (M+F) Nov 2007 MGN 352 (M+F) THE MERCHANT SHIPPING AND FISHING VESSELS (CONTROL OF NOISE AT WORK) REGULATIONS 2007
MGN 353 (M+F) Nov 2007 MGN 353 (M+F) The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007
MGN 354 (M+F) Nov 2007 Fishing and Small Vessels-Safe Operation of Fixed CO2 Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems This note is to provide guidance to the crew for the safe use of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems, and the safety precautions to be taken before entering...
MGN 355 (M) Nov 2007 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of The purpose of this Notice is to draw attention to this Administrations guidelines for the proper maintenance and testing of fixed bulk dry powder fire extinguishing...
MGN 356 (M+F) Nov 2007 MGN 356 (M+F) The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007
MGN 349 (F) Sep 2007 Carriage and Use of Radar Reflectors on Small Vessels Marine Guidance Note
MSN 1792 (M) Sep 2007 The Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 Edition 2 Amalgamation of Edition 1 and Amendment 1. All changes and the effective date are detailed in Annex 7
MGN 348 (F) Aug 2007 Declaration of Maximum Continuous Engine Power (MCEP)
MSN 1816 (M+F) Aug 2007 Mandatory Registration of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) This Notice draws attention to, and gives advice regarding The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB Registration) Regulations 2000.
MGN 347 (M) Jul 2007 Carriage of Passengers onboard Vessels for which certificates state a limiting number of passengers Guidance on the circumstances where a vessel is limited to the carriage of a specific number of passengers; the Passenger Deadweight should never exceed the...
MSN 1815 (M) Jul 2007 Countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG1) from 1 July 2007 List of countries whose medical certificates are a recognised equivalent to the ENG1
MGN 340 (M) May 2007 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and Cargoes Carried in Cargo Transport Units This Marine Guidance Note gives details on cargoes which are classified as dangerous in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code....
MGN 341 (M) May 2007 Ro-Ro Ships Vehicle Decks - Accidents to Personnel, Passenger Access and the Carriage of Motor Vehicles This guidance highlights the dangers to passengers and crew from moving vehicles during loading and unloading operations on board ro-ro ships.
MGN 342 (M) May 2007 Guidance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities Intended for Retail Sale on UK Domestic Ferries This Marine Guidance Note outlines the required standard of compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code when transporting retail...
MGN 345 (M) May 2007 Alternative Compliance Scheme Requirements of ACS for shipowners, operators and Recognised Organisations.
MGN 343 (M+F) Apr 2007 Hydrostatic Release Units (HRU) - Stowage and Float Free Arrangements for Inflatable Liferafts The purpose of this Note is to provide general advice and guidance on the securing, stowage and launching of liferafts, and the fitting of the most common types...
MSN 1813 (F) Apr 2007 COP for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels The Fishing Vessels Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels
MIN 283 (M) Mar 2007 Practical Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange in the Antarctic Treaty Area
MSN 1810 (M+F) Mar 2007 Radio Communications: SOLAS & non-SOLAS Vessels Merchant Shipping Notice
MSN 1810 (M+F) Mar 2007 Radio Communications: SOLAS & non-SOLAS Vessels (Corrigendum) Merchant hipping Notice
MGN 338 (M) Feb 2007 Fire at Sea: Risk Assessment for the Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG) Fire at Sea: Risk Assessment for the Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG)
MSN 1812 (M) Feb 2007 SOLAS V - MCA's 2002 Publication: Amendments to SOLAS Chapter V Merchant Shipping Notice
MGN 334 (M) Jan 2007 New National Boatmaster.s Licence . Local Information and Local Knowledge
MGN 337 (M+F) Dec 2006 Provision of Safe Means of Access to Fishing and other Small Vessels ...
MSN 1810 (M+F) Dec 2006 Radio Communications: SOLAS & non-SOLAS Vessels
MSN 1811 (M) Dec 2006 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000 This statutory Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the standards and conditions applicable to United Kingdom Class III, VI and VI(A) steel or equivalent ships...
MGN 333 (M) Nov 2006 The new Boatmaster’s Licence – Guidance on the Application provisions for Existing Masters of Vessels This MGN gives information about how existing masters/skippers should apply for the new Boatmasters Licence within the transitional period.
MGN 335 (M) Nov 2006 Bulk Carriers- Guidelines on early Assessment of hull damage and need for abandonment This Marine Guidance Note reproduces the International Maritime Organization Circular MSC/1143. This circular outlines the precautionary measures which need...
MSN 1809 (F) Nov 2006 Standards of Performance of Radio Equipment required by the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1999 Merchant Shipping Notice
MGN 325 (M) Oct 2006 Helicopter Assistance at Sea This Notice gives advice on the provision of facilities for emergency helicopter operations on all types of sea-going ships which do not have a helideck, and...
MSN 1808 (M) Oct 2006 The Merchant Shipping (Inland Waterways and Limited Coastal Operations) (Boatmasters? Qualifications and Hours of Work) Regulations 2006 ? Structure and Requirements. Notice to all operators and masters of passenger ships and non-passenger vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.
MGN 319 (M+F) Sep 2006 Acceptance of Electronic Chart Plotting Systems for Fishing Vessels Under 24 metres and Small Vessels in Commercial Use (Code Boats) Up to 24 metres Load Line Length Marine Guidance Note
MGN 331 (M+F) Sep 2006 THE MERCHANT SHIPPING AND FISHING VESSELS (PROVISION AND USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS 2006 Provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006. Provides...
MGN 332 (M+F) Sep 2006 THE MERCHANT SHIPPING AND FISHING VESSELS (LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS 2006 Provides details, and guidance on interpretation, of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006; Provides...
MSN 1802 (M) Sep 2006 Certificates of Competency: Yacht Deck Officers Training and Certification Guidance - Part A7 This notice describes the system for deck officer certification for large commercial or private sailing and motor vessels and sail training vessels.
MSN 1805 (M) Sep 2006 INLAND WATERS AND MARITIME SHIPPING LANES (NAVIGABILITY LICENCES) This Merchant Shipping Notice lays down the procedure for obtaining a navigability licence to operate a UK Passenger Vessel on inland waterways elsewhere in...
MGN 327 (M) Aug 2006 Research Project 502: High-Speed Craft Dynamic Stability in Following & Quartering Seas - Design Guidance Many high-speed craft (HSC) are known to suffer from problems of control in following and quartering seas, including behaviour such as surfing, bow-diving and...
MGN 328 (M) Aug 2006 Research Project 502: High-Speed Craft Dynamic Stability in Following & Quartering Seas - Operational Guidance Many high-speed craft (HSC) are known to suffer some degree of difficulty control in following and quartering seas, including behaviour such as surfing, bow...
MGN 330 (M+F) Aug 2006 Radio Aerial Lead-ins Marine Guidance Note
MSN 1803 (M) Aug 2006 LIFEBOATS - Measures to Prevent Accidents This Merchant Shipping Notice compiles current guidance on the safe servicing, testing maintenance and drilling of lifeboats.
MGN 322 (M+F) Jul 2006 Ship Survey Standards This notice effective from 1 July 2006 outlines the survey standards for hull construction, machinery, electrical and control systems to which vessels are expected...
MGN 324 (M+F) Jul 2006 Radio: Operational Guidance on the Use Of VHF Radio and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) at Sea
MSN 1801 (F) Jul 2006 Serviceability and Maintenance Requirements of Radio Equipment Under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for Fishing Vessels Merchant Shipping Notice
MGN 8 (M) Jun 2006 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - PART 8: Education and Training Schemes This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 8 (M) Jun 2006 MGN 8 Amendment - Certificates of Competency - Education and Trainng Schemes Replacement of section 10.1 to give clarification of the training requirements for Engineer Officer candidates not following an approved Merchant Navy Training...
MSN 1799 (M+F) Jun 2006 Rabies - Carriage of animals on ships. Notice to all Owners, Masters, Skippers and Seafarers. This notice updates and replaces Merchant Shipping Notice M 1363
MIN 251 (M) May 2006 Amendments to the entry requirements for Engineer Certificates of Competency The engineering officer certification structure has been amended to reduce impact of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and...
MGN 323 (M+F) May 2006 Explosives Picked Up at Sea This notice sets out the instructions regarding explosives picked up at sea
MGN 321 (M) Apr 2006 AIS on Double-Ended Passenger Ferries AIS on Double-Ended Passenger Ferries
MSN 1796 (M+F) Apr 2006 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Designation of  VTS Stations in the United Kingdom
MGN 315 (M) Feb 2006 Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch on Merchant Vessels Guidance on the application of the International Convention on STCW 95 regarding the keeping of a safe navigational watch
MGN 316 (F) Feb 2006 Re-Applying Paints, Varnishes anf other Finishes to Interior Surfaces This notice gives advice on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces, in the form of a
MGN 306 (M) Jan 2006 Designing and Operating Smaller Passenger Vessels: Guidance on Meeting the Needs of Persons with Reduced Mobility The purpose of this document is to help ensure that the design and operation of smaller passenger ships meet the needs of people with reduced mobility as effectively...
MGN 309 (F) Jan 2006 Fishing Vessels - The Dangers of Enclosed Spaces This note warns of the unseen risks from the build up of gases inenclosed spaces including refrigerated Salt Water Tanks
MGN 310 (F) Jan 2006 Fishing Vessels - Risk of Fire & Explosion from Gas Welding and Burning Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.It applies both to trained and untrained users.
MGN 311 (F) Jan 2006 Working and Protective Gear for Fishermen Provides general advice on the supply and use of working gear and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on board fishing vessels.
MGN 312 (F) Jan 2006 Use of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Diesel Fuelled Appliances on Fishing Vessels This notte gives advice on reducing risk of explosion or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from the fitting and use of LPG/Diesel for heating accommodation spaces
MGN 313 (F) Jan 2006 Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch on Fishing Vessels Investigations into collisions, groundings and near misses involving fishing vessels have continued to show that poor watchkeeping is a major cause.
MGN 314 (F) Jan 2006 Wheelhouse Visibility onboard Fishing Vessels This note explains the minimum standards that are acceptable for views from the wheelhouse
MSN 1795 (M) Dec 2005 Revised carriage Requirements for Automatic identification Systems (AIS) Merchant Shipping Notice
MGN 301 (M+F) Nov 2005 Manoeuvring Information on Board Ships Marine Guidance Note
MGN 304 (M+F) Nov 2005 Shore to Ship communications during a distress Shore to ship comunication during a distress
MGN 305 (M+F) Nov 2005 Maritime Safety and the Baring of INMARSAT Ship to Earth Station procedures Marine Guidance Note
MGN 308 (M+F) Nov 2005 MOORING, TOWING OR HAULING EQUIPMENT ON ALL VESSELS - SAFE INSTALLATION AND SAFE OPERATION This Guidance Note provides updated advice on the safe installation, maintenance and use of mooring, towing and hauling equipment. It emphasises the importance...
MSN 1699 (M) Nov 2005 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1998 - Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Passenger Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No. 2359, as amended) were revoked by Merchant...
MSN 1699 (M) Nov 2005 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1998 ...
MSN 1790 (M) Nov 2005 Agreement Concerning Specific Stability Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships Undertaking Regular Scheduled International or Domestic Voyages between European Ports The information provided in this Merchant Shipping Notice meets Article 4 (2) of Directive 98/18/EC as amended. Equivalent information for other administrations...
MSN 1790 (M) Nov 2005 Agreement Concerning Specific Stability Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships Undertaking Regular Scheduled International or Domestic Voyages between European Ports - Amendment 1 MSN 1790 provides guidance on Directive 2003/25/EC. Directive 2005/12/EC of 18 February 2005 amends Annexes I and II of Directive 2003/25/EC. This notice...
MGN 296 (M) Oct 2005 Medication at Sea This Note alerts ship operators, employers and seafarers to the potential effects on performance of prescription and/or over the counter drugs, and the need...
MGN 297 (M) Oct 2005 The Carriage Of Defibrillators On Ships The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is to provide updated guidance on the carriage of defibrillators. It provides advice on risk assessment, for operators...
MGN 299 (M+F) Oct 2005 Interference With Safe Navigation Through Inappropriate Use Of Mobile Phones Marine Guidance Note
MSN 1794 (M+F) Aug 2005 Counting and registration of persons on board passenger ships Counting and registration of persons on board passenger ships
MGN 294 (M+F) Jun 2005 Use of GMDSS equipment in general communications This note draws the attention to the contents of circular COMSAR/Circ.17 issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Key Points: It is good practice...
MGN 293 (M+F) May 2005 Alternative Arrangements for Meeting Paper Chart Carriage Requirements This Note sets out alternative arrangements by which fishing vessels and certain vessels operated under Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Codes of Practice...
MGN 289 (M+F) Apr 2005 Accident Reporting and Investigation
MGN 284 (M+F) Mar 2005 Recommendations for ships carrying fumigated bulk cargoes This guidance note advises on: (1) the importance of safe and proper procedures when fumigants are used in bulk cargoes on board ships; (2) the appropriate...
MGN 290 (M) Mar 2005 Local Passenger Vessels: Manning This Marine Guidance Notice supplements paragraph 16 of Merchant Shipping Notice M1525, and should be read in conjunction with MGN 203(M).
MGN 282 (M) Feb 2005 Dangerous Goods - Guidance in the Carriage of Packaged Dangerous Goods on Offshore Supply Vessels Vessels supplying the offshore industry are required to carry a variety of dangerous goods including those in packaged form. Vessel design and operational conditions...
MGN 283 (M) Feb 2005 Dangerous Goods - Guidance on the Back Loading of Contaminated Bulk Liquids from Offshore Installations to Offshore Supply/Support Vessels Vessels supplying the offshore industry are required to carry a variety of bulk liquids in dedicated tanks within the ship to supply installations offshore....
MGN 285 (M+F) Feb 2005 Electronic Charts – The Use of Risk Assessment Methodology When Operating ECDIS in the Raster Chart Display System (RCDs) Mode The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is primarily to provide an adaptable step-by-step outline of how to conduct an effective risk assessment into the use...
MGN 291 (F) Jan 2005 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS ON FISHING VESSELS All fishing vessels should have a means of detecting and extinguishing a fire in a enclosed machinery space This MGN advises on the selection of fire detection...
MSN 1781 (M+F) Jan 2005 The Merchant Shipping (Distress Signal and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1997
MSN 1790 (M) Jan 2005 Agreement Concerning Specific Stability Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships Undertaking Regular Scheduled International or Domestic Voyages between European Ports
MGN 281 (F) Dec 2004 FISHING VESSELS FREEBOARD AND STABILITY INFORMATION BOOKLET – RECOMMENDED FORMAT This note recommends a format for the Freeboard & Stability Information Booklet for use on board Fishing Vessels
MGN 281 (F) Dec 2004 FISHING VESSELS FREEBOARD AND STABILITY INFORMATION BOOKLET Annex 1 to MGN 281
MSN 1789 (M) Dec 2004 DIRECTIVE 2003/24/EC - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS OF REDUCED MOBILITY ON DOMESTIC PASSENGER SHIPS This notice concerns the measures to be taken for persons of reduced mobility as outlined in Directive 2003/24/EC which comes in to force on 17 November 2004...
MGN 278 (M) Nov 2004 Training and certification guidance part 27: Experienced seafarer to Engineer Officer of the Watch This training programme is open to experienced seafarers who work in the engine room. Candidates have a choice of following either a Vocational Qualification...
MGN 279 (M) Oct 2004 Certificate of Competency as Compass Adjuster This notice details the new requirements for experience prior to examination for a certificate of competency as a compass adjuster. It should also be noted...
MGN 280 (M) Oct 2004 Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats - Alternative Construction Standards The Maritime and Coastguard Agency in co-operation with members of the Small Vessel Codes Working Group has been engaged in a harmonisation and rationalisation...
MGN 271 (M) Sep 2004 The Protection of Windows and Side Scuttles of Passenger Ships by Deadlights and Storm Covers. This notice draws attention to the statutory requirements for fitting and use of hinged deadlights and permanently attached storm covers at windows and side...
MGN 273 (M) Sep 2004 Operational Issues relating to Marine Evacuation Systems Trials have shown that some lifejackets used with Marine Evacuation Systems have a greater sensitivity than others to ?riding up? as an evacuee descends the...
MSN 1783 (M) Aug 2004 Arrangements for the Carriage of Agreed Search and Rescue Co-Operation Plans Aboard UK Passenger Vessels
MSN 1786 (F) Aug 2004 Application of the Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Seafishermen) Regulations 2004 This Merchant Shipping Notice contains the detailed mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen)...
MGN 270 (M) Jul 2004 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 23 YACHT RATING CERTIFIC ATES FOR SERVICE ON COMMERCIALLY AND PRIVATELY OPERATED YACHTS AND SAIL TRAINING VESSELS This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series that gives guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 272 (M) Jul 2004 VOYAGE DATA RECORDER’S (VDRs) – PERFORMANCE TESTING Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) should be tested after installation and annually thereafter. The test must be undertaken by a competent person The proforma at...
MGN 276 (M+F) Jun 2004 FIRE PROTECTION ? MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Portable fire extinguishers are pressure containers that require correct maintenance. The marine environment can be harsh and special care is needed to ensure...
MSN 1781 (M+F) May 2004 The Merchant Shipping (Distress Signal and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996
MGN 266 (F) Apr 2004 Guidance on the Interpretation of SOLAS Chapter Five for Fishing Vessels Chapter five, Safety of Navigation, of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) has been substantially revised. The new...
MGN 267 (F) Apr 2004 The Location and Stowage of Liferafts and Emergency Positioning Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) on UK Registered Fishing Vessels This note gives guidance on suitable stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming...
MSN 1769 (M) Apr 2004 International labour organization convention (ilo) 178 and recommendation 185 - concerning the inspection of seafarers’ working and living conditions The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to alert owners, operators, managers, manning agents, trade unions and seafarers to the fact that the UK Government...
MGN 264 (M) Feb 2004 Medical Fitness Requirements for Those Employed on Boats Certificated under MCA Codes of Practice, Crew of Seagoing Local Passenger Vessels and Nonseagoing Boatmasters This guidance note explains the requirements for evidence of medical fitness for: those working on vessels operating under MCA Codes of Practice for small...
MGN 263 (M) Jan 2004 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - PART 22: Certificates of Competency for Deck Personnel Serving on Domestic Vessels Operating in Category ?D? Waters. This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MSN 1778 (M) Dec 2003 Application of the Merchant Shipping (Working Time: Inland Waterways) Regulations 2003 With effect from 24 December 2003, this notice supersedes paragraph 14 of Merchant Shipping Notice 1525 for Boatmasters and crew on Class IV and V passenger...
MSN 1768 (M+F) Nov 2003 Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/1802) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/2821) Summary. This Notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships under the above Regulations. Basic statutory requirements (deriving from...
MSN 1768 (M+F) Nov 2003 SHIPS' MEDICAL STORES Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995 / 1802) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/2821) (Corrigendum) ...
MSN 1768 (M+F) Aug 2003 Ships' Medical Stores Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995
MGN 258 (M+F) Jul 2003 DECOMMISSIONING OF HALON SYSTEMS Guidance to Owners, Masters and Skippers of Ships and Fishing Vessels.
MGN 203 (M) Mar 2003 CREW TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL SERVING ON DOMESTIC PASSENGER VESSELS This Note details the minimum level of training required for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK Domestic Passenger Ships of Classes IV to VI (A),...
MGN 221 (M) Mar 2003 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 19: Certificates Of Equivalent Competency This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is Part of a series which gives guidance on the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 248 (M) Mar 2003 Safety Preparations Prior to Machinery Maintenance Deaths have occurred as a result of machinery and systems being inadequately isolated prior to maintenance. Procedures for the isolation of machinery prior...
MGN 254 (M+F) Feb 2003 Guidance to Users of Inflatable Lifejackets Note to Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crews of Merchant Ships, Skippers and Crews of Fishing Vessels and Owners and Crews...
MGN 231 (M+F) Dec 2002 Shipboard Pollution Emergency Plans: Guidance on their development and approval The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is to draw the attention of the shipping industry to new international requirements, effective 01 January 2003, concerning...
MGN 242 (M+F) Dec 2002 Standard Format and Procedures for Ship Reporting, Including Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Marine Pollutants, Other Harmful Substances or Safety The purpose of this MGN is to advise shipowners, masters and officers of merchant ships, owners and skippers of fishing vessels of the standard reporting format...
MGN 191 (M+F) Oct 2002 Use of Halon for Fire Extinguishing on Board Ships This Note advises all Owners, Builders, Masters and Skippers of Ships and Fishing Vessels of the phasing out of halon as a fire-extinguishing medium because...
MGN 224 (F) Oct 2002 Guidance to Operators on the Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15m length overall (LOA) to Less Than 24m registered length (L) Fishing Vessels This Guidance outlines to operators their main responsibilities under the Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15m (LOA) to 24m (L)...
MGN 245 (M) Sep 2002 Inspection of Shell Loading Doors on Ro-Ro Ferries This Guidance Note draws attention to the importance of crew members onboard Roll-on Roll-off ferries being aware of the position of the collision bulkhead...
MSN 1767 (M) Sep 2002 Hours of Work, Safe Manning and Watchkeeping Application of the Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 2002 and STCW 95.This Merchant Shipping Notice contains the detailed mandatory requirements...
MGN 223 (M) Jul 2002 Carriage of coconut oil and other vegetable oils as cargo in tanks Summary Information has been received about unforeseen hazardous conditions that may arise when coconut oil and other vegetable oils are carried in the cargo...
MGN 219 (M) Jun 2002 Seafarer Medical Examinations : Guidelines For Maritime Employers and Manning Agencies The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is to give guidance to maritime employers and manning/crewing agencies on the arrangements for provision of seafarer...
MGN 225 (M+F) Jun 2002 Radio Medical Advice For Ships At Sea This Marine Guidance Note provides information on how to obtain radio medical advice when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea. It explains...
MSN 1762 (M+F) Jun 2002 The Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002 Notice to Owners, Employers, Masters and Crews of Merchant Vessels and Fishing Vessels. SUMMARY 1.1 This notice contains information on the application of the...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels This notice draws attention to the Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15-24 Metre Vessels) Regulations 2002 and incorporates the full text of the Code of Safe Working...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 1 1.1 FOREWORD 1.1.1 This Code applies to all fishing vessels, registered in the UK, of 15 metres length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metres registered...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 2 (CONSTRUCTION & WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY) 2.1 CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL STRENGTH 2.1.1 General Requirements for Structural Strength 2.1.1.1 The structural strength and construction of every fishing...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 3 (STABILITY AND FREEBOARD) .1.1 General 3.1.1.1 All vessels should be provided with approved stability information to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority for the conditions...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing VesselsChapter 4 (MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS) 4.1 MACHINERY 4.1.1 General Requirements 4.1.1.1 Machinery installations should comply with the general requirements given below and to the requirements of...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels Chapter 5 - (FIRE PROTECTION, DETECTION & EXTINCTION) 5.1 FIRE 5.1.1 General 5.1.1.1 Every vessel should be so constructed and equipped such that there is no substantial fire risk to the vessel or to persons...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 6 (PROTECTION OF THE CREW) 6.1 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL 6.1.1 General 6.1.1.1 Owners should ensure that their vessels are operated without endangering the safety and health of the crew. 6.1.1.2...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels- Chapter 7 (LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES) 7.1 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES 7.1.1 General 7.1.1.1 Life saving appliances that are required to be of approved type should either have MCA type approval or be...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 8 (EMERGENCY PROCEDURES) 8.1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 8.1.1 Inspections 8.1.1.1 Inspections of the life-saving equipment and fire appliances should be made at intervals of not more...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 9 (COMMUNICATIONS & NAVIGATION) 9.1 RADIO EQUIPMENT 9.1.1 Every vessel should be capable of maintaining an effective radio watch, including communication, transmission and reception of distress...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels Chapter 10 - (CREW ACCOMMODATION) 10.1 ACCOMMODATION 10.1.1 Vessel Requirements Note: Sections 10.1.1.1 to 10.1.1.8 inclusive apply to all vessels constructed on or after 23 November 1995...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels - Chapter 11 (CLEAN SEAS) 11.1 CLEAN SEAS 11.1.1 All vessels should comply with international, national, regional and local requirements for the prevention of marine pollution that...
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels Annex 1 UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM FISHING VESSEL CERTIFICATE
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels Annex 2 ANNUAL SELF-CERTIFICATION UNDER THE CODE OF SAFE WORKING PRACTICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF 15 M (LOA) TO LESS THAN 24 M (L) FISHING VESSELS
MSN 1770 (F) Jun 2002 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less than 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels Annex 3 INFORMATION AS TO STABILITY OF FISHING VESSELS The book to be kept on board the vessel pursuant to the requirements of this Code, should contain the following...
MGN 214 (M) May 2002 Training and Certification Guidance - Part 4 Certificates of Competency - Radio Personnel
MGN 199 (M) Apr 2002 Dangers of interaction This note draws attention to the effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
MGN 209 (M) Apr 2002 Training and Certification Guidance ? PART 15 Certification of Inshore Tug Personnel This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 215 (M+F) Mar 2002 New Carriage Requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices The purpose of this MGN is to advise owners and operators of the need for ships to carry Emergency Escape Breathing Devices. This will follow the introduction...
MGN 218 (M) Feb 2002 Thames Safety Inquiry Recommendation 27.2 Standards for New and Existing Ships Summary This note contains MCAs policy statement on the development of standards in new safety regulations for new and existing ships.
MGN 217 (M) Jan 2002 In-Water Surveys This Notice provides guidance on the conduct of In-Water Survey (IWS) inspection of the ships bottom in lieu of inspection out of the water. It specifies which...
MSN 1763 (M+F) Jan 2002 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 2001 Summary The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to specify the requirements for safety and/or health signs and signals at work arising from the implementation...
MGN 210 (M) Dec 2001 ADVICE ON THE DANGERS OF FLOODING OF FORWARD COMPARTMENTS This MGN draws attention to precautionary measures against dangers through flooding of forward compartments. Key Points The principal advice is aimed at masters,...
MGN 198 (M) Nov 2001 Safety at Solid Bulk Cargo Terminals This Marine Guidance Note draws attention to the obligations and responsibilities placed upon Terminal Operators involved in the loading and unloading of solid...
MGN 211 (M) Nov 2001 FATIGUE: DUTIES OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS UNDER MERCHANT SHIPPING LEGISLATION The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is to remind owners and operators of their responsibility for ensuring that masters and crews are adequately rested...
MSN 1715 (M) Nov 2001 Subdivision and Damage Stability of Cargo Ships of 80m in Length and Over - Contents This Notice advises all Shipbuilders, Shipowners, Shiprepairers, Naval Architects, Masters and Officers of subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of...
MSN 1715 (M) Nov 2001 Subdivision and Damage Stability of Cargo Ships of 80m in Length and Over, PART 1 Requirements for subdivision and damage stability for cargo ships, using the probabilistic method; categories of ship to which these requirements apply; and formulae...
MSN 1715 (M) Nov 2001 Subdivision and Damage Stability of Cargo Ships of 80m in Length and Over. PART 2 Cargo Ships 80m length and over Requirements for subdivision and damage stability for cargo ships, using the probabilistic method; categories of ship to which...
MSN 1715 (M) Nov 2001 Subdivision and Damage Stability of Cargo Ships of 80m in Length and Over - Amendment 1 Amendment to MSN 1715
MGN 197 (M+F) Oct 2001 Implementation of Council Directive 96/29 EURATOM This Marine Guidance Note draws attention to the obligations under several statutory regulations to ensure compliance with Council Directive 96/29 Euratom of...
MGN 147 (M+F) Sep 2001 Training in First Aid and Medical Care for Fishing Vessel Personnel, Boatmaster?s Licence Holders and Small Commercial Vessel Personnel (Not covered by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended in 1995 (STCW95)) This Notice sets out the details of the approved courses in first aid and/or medical training for those who need to satisfy the requirements of various UK regulations...
MGN 158 (M) Jul 2001 Safety Management Code For Domestic Passenger Ships of Classes III ? VI (A) This note provides guidance to owners and operators of Domestic Passenger Ships on how to comply with the requirements of the Safety Management Code for Domestic...
MGN 165 (F) Jul 2001 Fishing Vessels: The Risk of Flooding This notice: 1. provides guidance on bilge systems, during construction and operation, to help reduce the number of vessels and lives lost as a result of flooding;...
MGN 176 (M) Jul 2001 Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is to alert owners and operators to the publication of the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances (Amendment) Regulations...
MGN 190 (F) Jul 2001 Fishing Vessels: The Premature Failure of Copper Pipes in Engine Cooling Water Systems This Note updates and replaces Merchant Shipping Notice No. M.631 regarding the corrosion copper pipes in engine cooling water systems.
MGN 193 (M+F) Jul 2001 The Effects of Alcohol or Drugs on Survival at Sea This Guidance Note draws attention to the risks associated with the consumption of alcohol and the abuse of drugs in relation to the chances of survival at...
MSN 1754 (M) Jul 2001 Safety Management Code for Domestic Passenger Ships of Classes III - VI (A) This notice sets out the instructions regarding safety management of domestic passenger ships of classes III VI (A). Key points: The code is based on general...
MSN 1757 (M) Jul 2001 Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances for Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice is to specify - the requirements for emergency communications equipment on Class V vessels, in support of the Merchant...
MGN 189 (F) Jun 2001 Fishing Vessels: Escape Routes
MGN 177 (M+F) Apr 2001 Accidents Involving Electrical Test Equipment This Guidance Note draws attention to the hazards arising from testing electrical circuits and particularly the use of unsuitable or poorly maintained electrical...
MGN 178 (M+F) Mar 2001 Market Surveillance of Marine Equipment This Guidance Note gives advice to those concerned with the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, which is wheelmarked as a result of the Marine Equipment...
MGN 156 (M) Feb 2001 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 17: Certificates of competency or Marine Engine Operator Licences for service as an Engineer Officer on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels. This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is Part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 168 (M+F) Feb 2001 The Marking of Seismic Streamers Seismic streamers that are being towed represent a potential hazzard to navigation and should be marked with tail buoys. The attachment of radar transponders...
MGN 171 (M) Feb 2001 Mandatory Surveys for Ro-Ro and High Speed Passenger Craft These regulations relate to ro-ro passenger vessels and high speed craft operating ferry services within the EU and to new safety inspection requirements. The...
MGN 175 (M+F) Feb 2001 Health and Safety Regulations for Ships: Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) (Amendment) Regulations The purpose of this Marine Guidance Note is to explain the above amending regulations on health and safety, as they affect seafarers and their employers.
MSN 1643 (M) Feb 2001 MARPOL 1 Notice to Shipowners, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors Schedule 1: Protective location of ballast spaces Schedule 2: Standard dimension of flanges for discharge connections Schedule 3: Specifications in the design,...
MSN 1643 (M) Feb 2001 MARPOL 1 Notice to Shipowners, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors - Amendment 1 New requirements specifying intact stability criteria for tankers of 5,000 tons deadweight or over,ordered after 1st February 1999, have been introduced by...
MGN 164 (M) Jan 2001 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 18: STCW 95 Certificates of Competency Conversion of Tonnage Limitations ? GRT TO GT This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is Part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 161 (M+F) Oct 2000 Search and Rescue Helicopter Hi-Line Technique ...
MSN 1747 (M) Oct 2000 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000 This Statutory notice sets out the sea areas around the United Kingdom as is required by Article 4.2 of Council Directive 98/18/EC of 17 March 1998 on Safety...
MGN 157 (M) Sep 2000 Safety of Personnel During Container Securing Operations and while Working at Corrugated Bulkheads in General Cargo Ships This Marine Guidance Note draws attention to two Circulars issued by IMOs Maritime Safety Committee on the Safety of Personnel during Container Securing Operations...
MSN 1752 (M) Sep 2000 The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, as Amended by the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
MGN 145 (M) Jul 2000 Unsafe Shipments of Gas Cylinders in Freight Containers Several shipments of gas cylinders have been found to have been transported within freight containers in an unsafe manner and in contravention of the Merchant...
MGN 146 (M) Jul 2000 The Carriage of Packaged Cargo and Cargo Units This Marine Guidance Note draws attention to the Cargo Securing Manual required by the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999 for packaged...
MSN 1751 (M+F) Jun 2000 Harmonised System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) This Merchant Shipping Notice provides background and necessary detail to accompany the Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations...
MGN 137 (M+F) May 2000 Look-out During Periods of Darkness and Restricted Visibility This Note is a reminder to all UK ships wherever they may be and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper...
MGN 148 (M) May 2000 Approval of Crew Agreements ? Merchant Ships This Note gives advice on Crew Agreements incorporating changes arising from the UK implementation of STCW 95
MGN 149 (M) May 2000 Approval of Crew Agreements ? Yachts This Note gives advice on the Crew Agreement requirements for private pleasure yachts and commercially operated yachts, including motor yachts.
MGN 7 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - PART 7: Alternative certification - dual certification This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 8 (M) Apr 2000 Training and Certification Guidance - Part 8 Education and Training Schemes
MGN 9 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - PART 9: Procedure for the Issue and Revalidation of Certificates of Competency, Marine Engine Operator Licences and Tanker Endorsements This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 69 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 11: Conduct of MCA Oral Examinations This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 91 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 1: Certificates of Competency ? General Requirements for Certification and Medical Fitness This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 92 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 2: Certificates of Competency ? Deck Department This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 93 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - PART 3: Certificates of Competency - Engine Department This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 95 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 5: Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Certain Types of Ship This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 96 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE - PART 6: Emergency, Occupational Safety, Medical Care and Survival Functions This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 97 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 10: Ratings This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 120 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 12: Safety Training for Concessionaires Working on Passenger Ships This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 121 (M) Apr 2000 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE ? PART 13: Use of Fishing Vessel Certificates of Competency in Standby, Seismic Survey and Oceanographic Research Vessels ? Revised Arrangements This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) is part of a series which gives guidance regarding the application of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations...
MGN 144 (M) Apr 2000 The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/1644) This MGN draws attention to the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 1999 which came into force on 1st July 1999. Key...
MGN 141 (M) Mar 2000 Equivalent Arrangements for the Carriage of Man Overboard Smoke Signals and Parachute Flares on Certain Class VI Passenger Vessels The purpose of this Note is to offer the owners of certain Class VI passenger vessels an alternative arrangement for the carriage of man-overboard smoke signals...
MGN 134 (M+F) Jan 2000 Issue of Discharge Books to UK Seafarers - Changes to Catergories of Eligible Seafarers This Marine Guidance Note sets out details of changes to the regulations governing the issue of UK Discharge Books which, in certain circumstances will permit...
MGN 136 (M+F) Jan 2000 Changes to the amounts that may be deducted from Seafarers? Wages in respect of breaches of obligations under a Crew Agreement This Marine Guidance Note sets out details of changes to the regulations governing the maximum amounts that may be deducted from seafarers wages to cover expenses...
MGN 142 (M+F) Jan 2000 MARPOL 73/78 - Annex VI: Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) from Marine Diesel Engines
MGN 77 (M+F) Dec 1999 Instructions for Action in Survival Craft This Note advises all Shipowners, Masters, Officers, Ratings, Manufacturers of Liferafts and Lifeboat Builders of the IMO resolution on instructions for action...
MGN 77 (M+F) Dec 1999 Instructions for Action in Survival Craft Amendment to MGN 077 (M+F)
MGN 83 (M) Dec 1999 Guidelines and Specifications for Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems This Note advises all Shipowners, Masters and Diving Contractors of the guidelines and specifications of hyperbaric evacuation systems to be provided for the...
MGN 83 (M) Dec 1999 Guidelines and Specifications for Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems Amendment to MGN 083
MGN 132 (M+F) Dec 1999 Electrical Equipment, Maintenance and Incidents This Marine Guidance Notice is to draw attention to incidents involving electrical equipment, maintenance responsibilities and the use of thermographic imaging...
MGN 123 (M+F) Nov 1999 Certificates of Discharge This Marine Guidance Note announces the discontinuation of the printing and supply of Certificates of Discharge by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the...
MSN 1745 (M+F) Nov 1999 Seafarer Vision Test: Deck/Dual Career Personnel - Merchant Navy and Fishing Vessels This Notice sets out the statutory visual acuity and colour vision standards for seafarers and explains the arrangements for the test to be taken at Opticians...
MGN 35 (M+F) Oct 1999 ACCIDENTS WHEN USING POWER OPERATED WATERTIGHT DOORS This Note sets out guidance regarding the safe use of power operated watertight doors. Procedure when passing through power operated watertight doors. Procedures...
MGN 71 (M) Oct 1999 Musters, drills, on-board training and instructions, and Decision Support Systems This note and annex provides guidance to the relevant requirements in the Regulations listed in paragraph 1 in respect of: muster lists, the holding of musters...
MGN 78 (M+F) Aug 1999 Launching Crews for Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, Class C Boats, Inflatable Boats and Other Boats This Note advises all Shipowners, Masters, Officers and Seamen of Merchant Ships, and Owners, Skippers, Mates and Crews of Fishing Vessels of the correct number...
MSN 1671 (M) Aug 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997: Schedules In this Merchant Shipping Notice – (1) a reference to a numbered paragraph is, unless otherwise stated, a reference to the paragraph of that number in the...
MSN 1671 (M) Aug 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997: Schedules - Amendment 1 Due to the unforeseen delay in publication of United Kingdom legislation which is referred to in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671 (M), the following amendments...
MSN 1671 (M) Aug 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 - Amendment 2 This Notice amends Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671 (M), which is an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997.
MSN 1677 (M) Aug 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Ships Other Than Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1999 This Notice advises all Shipowners, Certifying Authorities, Shipbuilders, Shiprepairers, Ship Masters and Surveyors of the new 1999 Life-Saving Appliances Regulations,...
MSN 1731 (M+F) Aug 1999 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1999 This Merchant Shipping Notice is an integral part of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999. Notice to employers...
MGN 112 (M+F) Jul 1999 New and Expectant Mothers: Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations 1983 ...
MSN 1722 (M+F) Jul 1999 Guidelines for Training Crews for the Purpose of Launching Lifeboats and Rescue Boats from Ships Making Headway through the Water This Merchant Shipping Notice is an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Musters, Training and Decision Support System) Regulations 1999. It supersedes Merchant...
MSN 1734 (M+F) Jul 1999 Type Approval of Marine Equipment (EC Notified Bodies)
MSN 1735 (M+F) Jul 1999 Type Approval of Marine Equipment (U.K Nominated Bodies)
MSN 1740 (M) Jul 1999 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND CREW ON HIGH SPEED CRAFT ...
MGN 111 (M+F) Jun 1999 Maintenance of Lists of Crew Ashore This Note advises all owners and masters of merchant vessels and owners and skippers of Fishing Vessels of their obligations to maintain a copy of every list...
MGN 76 (M) Apr 1999 Lifejackets carried on Passenger Ships The statutory requirements for the stowage of lifejackets on passenger ships of Classes I, II and II(A) are contained in the Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving...
MGN 106 (M+F) Apr 1999 NATURAL & SYNTHETIC FIBRE CORDAGE FOR LIFESAVING APPLIANCES This Note advises all Shipowners, Masters, Officers and Seamen of required standards for natural and synthetic fibre (polypropylene, polyester, polyamide) rope...
MSN 1676 (M) Apr 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Ships Other Than Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1999 This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Ship Repairers, Ship Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1999 Life-Saving Appliances...
MSN 1733 (M) Apr 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 This Notice advises about amendments to The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Large Ships) Regulations 1998, The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Small...
MSN 1737 (M) Apr 1999 Helicopter Emergency Landing Areas This Notice advises of the new Helicopter Emergency Landing Areas required by the 1999 Life-Saving Appliance Regulations, and forms an integral part of the...
MGN 105 (M+F) Mar 1999 Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Material on Life-Saving Appliances This Note advises of the requirements for fitting of retro-reflective material on certain life-saving appliances. This Note forms an integral part of the Merchant...
MGN 107 (M) Mar 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999 This Marine Guidance Note draws attention to the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999 which replace the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes)...
MSN 1715 (M) Mar 1999 Subdivision and Damage Stability of Cargo Ships of 80m in Length and Over
MGN 108 (M) Feb 1999 Hull Stress Monitoring Systems Recommendation for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems on bulk carriers of 20,000 dwt and above. Arrangements for type approval of hull stress monitoring...
MSN 1699 (M) Feb 1999 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I, II and II(A)) Regulations 1998
MSN 1698 (M) Dec 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I, II and II(A)) Regulations 1998 This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Ship Repairers, Ship Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Passenger Ship Construction...
MGN 90 (M+F) Nov 1998 Implementation of EC Directive 90/269/EC MERCHANT SHIPPING AND FISHING VESSELS (MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS) REGULATIONS 1998 This Marine Guidance Note gives advice on new regulations regarding manual handling at work. It contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks from manual...
MGN 34 (M+F) Oct 1998 LIFEBOAT ENGINES AND OTHER COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES USED IN AN EMERGENCY This Note advises of the importance of selecting fuel and lubricating oils for emergency engines which will not be adversely affected should the ship sail in...
MSN 1714 (M) Oct 1998 Standards of Performance of Radio Equipment required by the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 This Notice specifies the performance standard for radio equipment required to be fitted to ships.
MGN 83 (M) Sep 1998 Guidelines and Specifications for Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems
MGN 88 (M+F) Sep 1998 Implementation of EC Directive 94/33 MERCHANT SHIPPING AND FISHING VESSELS (HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK) (EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS) REGULATIONS 1998 This Marine Guidance Note gives advice on new regulations for the occupational health and safety of young workers at work. It contains guidance on specific...
MGN 77 (M+F) Aug 1998 Instructions for Action in Survival Craft
MGN 79 (M+F) Aug 1998 Safety Equipment and Pollution Prevention Equipment Carried in Excess of Statutory Requirements This Note advises all Shipowners and Shipmasters, Owners and Skippers of Fishing Vessels of their obligations in respect of proper maintenance of equipment...
MGN 81 (M+F) Aug 1998 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water to Minimize the Transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens This guidance note draws attention to the recently published International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast...
MGN 86 (M) Aug 1998 Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships The purpose of this guidance note is to advise on: (1) the importance of safe and proper procedures when pesticides are used on board ships; (2) the appropriate...
MSN 1718 (M) Aug 1998 The safe use of pesticides in ships The purpose of this Merchant Shipping Notice under the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1997 is to specify: (1) The requirements for the...
MGN 70 (M) Jul 1998 Guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases This note reminds seafarers of the continuing need for vigilence against stowaways and provides practical advice on procedures to follow if a stowaway is found...
MSN 1717 (M) May 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Gas Carriers) Regulations 1994 Amendments to the IGC Code This Merchant Shipping Notice specifies the amendments to the IGC Code due to enter into force on 1 July 1998 for the purpose of the Merchant Shipping (Gas...
MGN 21 (M) Apr 1998 Ro-Ro Ships - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods in ships with ro-ro cargo spaces This guidance provides clarification as to the category or status of, and separation between, ro-ro cargo spaces for the stowage of dangerous goods. The categories...
MGN 38 (M+F) Apr 1998 Contamination of Ships’ Air Conditioning Systems by Legionella Bacteria This note warns against the risk of Legionnaires Disease being transmitted to humans via air conditioning plants. The Guidance Note identifies main danger...
MGN 40 (M) Apr 1998 International Safety Management (ISM) Code - MGN 40 Summary This note informs ship operators and crews about the ISM Code. Key Points: • Introduction of new Merchant Shipping Regulations. • Brief introduction...
MSN 40 (M) Apr 1998 International Safety Management (ISM) Code
MGN 20 (M+F) Mar 1998 Implementation of EC Directive 89/391 MERCHANT SHIPPING AND FISHING VESSELS (HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK) REGULATIONS 1997 This Marine Guidance Note announces new regulations governing occupational health and safety on board merchant and fishing vessels, and gives guidance on the...
MSN 1665 (M) Mar 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1998: Fire fighting equipment This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Fire Protection Regulations for fire fighting...
MSN 1666 (M) Mar 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1998: Fixed fire detection alarm and extinguishing systems This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Fire Protection Regulations for fixed fire detection...
MSN 1667 (M) Mar 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1998: Passenger ships: Fire integrity of bulkheads, decks and ventilation duct This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Fire Protection Regulations for fire integrity...
MSN 1668 (M) Mar 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1998: Fire integrity of bulkheads, decks and ventilation ducting This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Fire Protection Regulations for fire integrity...
MSN 1669 (M) Mar 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1998: Special fire safety measures for ships carrying dangerous goods This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Fire Protection Regulations for special fire...
MSN 1670 (M) Mar 1998 The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1998: Exemptions This Notice advises all Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors of the new 1998 Fire Protection Regulations exemptions.
MGN 59 (M) Feb 1998 Special Requirements for the Transport of Heated Liquids and Powdery or Granulated Materials in Portable Tanks This note provides guidance on the carriage of heated liquids and powdery or granulated materials in portable tanks and draws attention to the provisions in...
MGN 60 (M) Feb 1998 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) : 1996 Amendment Carriage of Coal Cargoes This Marine Guidance Note draws attention to the important changes to the provisions on the carriage of coal cargoes in the 1996 amendment of the BC Code
MSN 1711 (M+F) Feb 1998 COMPULSORY INSURANCE FOR SHIPS RECEIVING TRANS-SHIPPED FISH This notice: specifies the forms of insurance and security satisfying the requirement of the Regulations; specifies the format of documentary evidence of compliance...
MGN 52 (M+F) Jan 1998 Testing of Emergency Sources of Electrical Power Investigation into marine casualties has indicated that a number of incidents have occurred in which the emergency source of electrical power has not operated...
MSN 1704 (M+F) Jan 1998 CARRIAGE OF FIREARMS ON BOARD SHIPS - Changes resulting from the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 CARRIAGE OF FIREARMS ON BOARD SHIPS Changes resulting from the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997
MGN 50 (M) Dec 1997 Manning of Pilot Boats Following the death of a pilot in July 1990, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) recommended that all pilot boats should be manned with a minimum...
MGN 36 (M) Oct 1997 Document of Compliance for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods in Packaged or Dry Bulk Form Regulation 22 of the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997[1] and Regulation 143 of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection)...
MGN 37 (M) Oct 1997 The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997 The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997 come into force on 1st November 1997[1]. These Regulations implement Chapter...
MSN 1705 (M) Oct 1997 Portable Tanks, Road Tank Vehicles and Rail Tank Wagons for the Carriage by Sea of Liquid Dangerous Goods and Liquefied Gases This Merchant Shipping Notice is an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 19971. It replaces Merchant Shipping...
MSN 1706 (M) Oct 1997 The Carriage of Military and Commercial Explosives - Amendment 1 *Amendment to MSN 1706* This Merchant Shipping Notice is an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutant) Regulations 1997....
MSN 1690 (M) Sep 1997 Serviceability and Maintenance Requirements of Radio Equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) This Notice sets out the requirements for ensuring the availability of radio equipment on vessels entering the GMDSS as provided by Regulation 15(6) of the...
MSN 1693 (M) Sep 1997 Performance specifications required by the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1980 This Merchant Shipping Notice is an integral part of the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1992. It supersedes Merchant Shipping Notices M.928,...
MGN 33 (M+F) Aug 1997 Sewage Systems on Ships: Associated Hazards, Installation and Maintenance This Guidance Note draws attention to the hazards that can arise from unsatisfactory designs of sewage systems and from the maintenance and operation on board...
MGN 26 (M) Jul 1997 High Speed Craft Training - Further Guidance on Course Approval and Certification The UK has implemented the revised SOLAS High Speed Craft Code which requires, amongst other things, that all crew members on high speed craft (HSC), constructed...
MSN 1671 (M) Jul 1997 The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997: Schedules
MGN 12 (F) Jun 1997 Fishing Vessels Operating in Submarine Exercise Areas Amendment to MGN 012
MGN 12 (F) Jun 1997 Fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas This Marine Guidance Note describes measures implemented by the Royal Navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels operating in areas of submarine activity....
MSN 1671 (M) Mar 1997 The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997: Schedules
MSN 1703 (M) Feb 1997 The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous or Noxious Liquid Substances) Regulations 1996 In this Merchant Shipping Notice - a reference to a numbered regulation is, unless otherwise stated, a reference to the regulation of that number in the Merchant...
MSN 1672 (M+F) Dec 1996 The Merchant Shipping (Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations) Regulations 1996
MSN 1678 (M+F) Nov 1996 The Special Waste Regulations 1996 The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) does not cover details for the...
MSN 1675 (M+F) Oct 1996 Merchant Shipping (Registration, etc) Act 1993 Instructions to Surveyors Tonnage Measurement of Ships Revised Chapter 11 -Registration Notice to Shipowners, Masters, Port and Harbour Authorities, Owners and Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Owners and Skippers of Yachts, Shipbuilders and Ship Repairers,...
MSN 1643 (M) Sep 1996 MARPOL 1 Notice to Ship-owners, Masters, Certifying Authorities and Surveyors
MSN 1663 (M) Mar 1996 Vessels Engaged in Oil Recovery This M Notice is to advise that the Marine Safety Agency (MSA) in consultation with shipowners and industry has carried out a review of Merchant Shipping Notice...
MSN 1634 (M+F) Sep 1995 Certificates of Competency, Licences & Vocational Certificates In the past, every Department of Transport Certificate of Competency (for Deck or Engineer Officer), Licence (for Marine Engine Operator) and vocational Certificate...
MSN 1627 (M+F) Aug 1995 The Merchant Shipping (Ships’ Doctors) Regulations 1995 This notice should be read in conjunction with the above-mentioned Regulations. 1. The United Kingdom Government has revised the requirements for ships doctors...
MSN 1613 (M+F) Mar 1995 Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 1995, Arbitration Procedure The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 1995, which entered into force on 1 June 1995, replaced the provisions for appeal to a Court of...
MSN 1579 (M) Nov 1994 Minimum Training Requirements for Personnel Nominated to Assist Passengers in Emergency Situations On 4 November 1993, the 18th Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation adopted Resolution A770 (18) on the subject of minimum training requirements...
MSN 1589 (M) Oct 1994 The Merchant Shipping (IBC Code) (Amendment) Regulations 1994; The Merchant Shipping (BCH Code) (Amendment) Regulations 1994; The Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 The above regulations apply to all ships carrying hazardous cargoes and they control the loading, carriage, markings, unloading, discharge of residues and tank...
MSN 1577 (M+F) Sep 1994 EXTENSION OF STRICT LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE Notice to owners of all vessels
MSN 1560 (F) Apr 1994 Survival at Sea Courses of training in Basic Sea Survival techniques in line with Resolution 19 adopted by the conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers 1978, have...
MSN 1557 (M+F) Feb 1994 Electrical Installations in Small Craft Fire Risks In a number of cases where fires in small craft have been reported to the Department, the original cause is thought to have been electrical. It is considered...
MSN 1520 (M) Mar 1993 Provision of Product Data Sheets The purpose of this notice is to remind Owners, Agents and Masters of ships of their duty to ensure that product data sheets are provided by the suppliers of...
MSN 1521 (M+F) Mar 1993 Possible Hazards to Seamen from Oils Used on The purpose of this notice is to draw the attention of Owners, Masters and Crews to the health hazards which may arise from contact with some of the range of different...
MSN 1522 (M+F) Oct 1992 Life-Saving Appliances - The Provision of Rescue Boats on Ships Fitted with Free Fall Lifeboats The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances) Regulations 1986 (SI 1986 No. 1066) allow the fitting of free fall totally enclosed lifeboats on ships of Class...
MSN 1482 (M) Feb 1992 Certificates of Competency as Ships? Cooks All United Kingdom ships of 1,000 gross tons or over (except pleasure craft or fishing vessels) which trade outside the Near Continental Trading Area are required...
MSN 1467 (F) Sep 1991 Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, Float Free Arrangements for Liferafts and Lifejackets on Fishing Vessels The Fishing Vessels (Life-Saving Appliances) Regs were made on the 18 January 1988.These Regulations give effect to the provisions of the Safety at Sea Act...
MSN 1458 (M+F) Jun 1991 Offshore Support Vessels All ships carrying hazardous and noxious liquid chemicals in bulk are subject to the Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in...
MSN 1386 (M) Apr 1990 Emergency Information for Passengers on Passenger Ships of Classes Ill, IV, V, VI AND VI(A) The content of passenger emergency instructions notices and announcements will depend on the size and type of ship concerned.
MSN 1409 (M) Apr 1990 Emergency Information for Passengers The first purpose of this Notice is to draw the attention of all concerned to the relevant statutory requirements on this subject and to make specific recommendations...
MSN 1405 (M) Jan 1990 Auxiliary Boilers on Board United Kingdom Registered Ships Recently three serious auxiliary boiler explosions have been reported to the Department and in two cases there was loss of life.
MSN 1393 (M) Nov 1989 Weighing of Goods Vehicles and Other Cargo for Class II and Class II(A) Ro/Ro Passenger Ship Operations The purpose of the principal Regulations is to require owners of UK ro/ro passenger ships operating on Class II and II(A) certificates to ensure that all goods...
MSN 1391 (M) Sep 1989 OFFICIAL LOG BOOKS Notice to Shipowners, Masters and Officers of Ro-Ro Passenger Ships. This notice gives guidance on the recording of draughts, freeboard and stability required...
MSN 1367 (F) Feb 1989 Fishermen's Safety Training
MSN 1359 (M) Nov 1988 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT LOCKERS FOR RO/RO PASSENGER SHIPS This Merchant Shipping notice contains guidance on the lockers and emergency equipment required
MSN 1334 (M) Jun 1988 MULTI-ENGINED PROPULSION MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS In a recent incident a twin screw passenger and vehicle ferry was immobilised for some time after damage to one main engine resulted in a loss of cooling water...
MSN 1328 (M+F) May 1988 SMALL VESSELS' NAVIGATION AND RADAR TRAINING COURSE A number of Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding collisions or strandings of small vessels revealed that, in a number of instances, misuse of electronic...
MSN 1314 (F) Feb 1988 GUIDE TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MAINTAINED This guide is one of three which have been designed principally to help owners and skippers of fishing vessels to deal with the official documents which are...
MSN 1303 (F) Jan 1988 GUIDE TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MAINTAINED This guide is one of three which have been designed principally to help owners and skippers of fishing vessels to deal with the official documents which are...
MSN 1300 (M) Nov 1987 SAFETY OF SUBMERSIBLE CRAFT The Regulations which came into force on 1 October 1987 impose operational safety requirements and provide for the reporting of casualties and other accidents...
MSN 1290 (M+F) Sep 1987 OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS - OBSERVANCE OF SAFETY ZONES The attention of mariners is drawn to the 500 metre safety zones established around offshore oil and gas installations on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf....
MSN 1221 (M) Apr 1987 DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED VESSELS AND THE DANGERS TO DIVERS OPERATING FROM SUCH VESSELS The attention of mariners is drawn to the special limitations imposed on Dynamically Positioned Vessels by the nature of their work and the need for them to...
MSN 1273 (M) Apr 1987 Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk - Implementation of Annex II to Marpol 1973/78
MSN 1254 (M+F) Nov 1986 USE OF SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE (DRIKOLD, CARDICE, DRY ICE, ETC) It is sometimes the practice to use solid carbon dioxide (Drikold, Cardice, Dry Ice, etc) as an emergency refrigerant in defective cold chambers, and in the...
MSN 1231 (M) Jul 1986 Safe cargo-handling operations on offshore supply vessels The Department of Transport is concerned about the number of accidents which have occurred on supply vessels and have on occasion resulted in fatalities. Regulation...
MSN 1196 (M) Nov 1985 Marine pollution, Manual on Oil Pollution Recent cases of appreciable oil pollution have occurred when cargo was being transferred from the ship to shore or from ship to ship, when leakage through valves...
MSN 1197 (M) Nov 1985 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1983 Additional Recording and Documentation for Oil Record Books At its 21st Session the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation recommended that: in order to provide evidence to...
MSN 1186 (M+F) Aug 1985 LIFEBOAT WINCHES FITTED WITH A ROLLER RATCHET MECHANISM In 1981 a seaman was injured whilst assisting in the recovery of a lifeboat/passenger launch on a passenger cruise liner. The boat was also badly damaged. The...
MSN 1157 (F) Jun 1985 ISSUES OF CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF REGULATION 8(2) OF THE FISHING VESSELS (CERTIFICATION OF DECK OFFICERS AND ENGINEER OFFICERS) REGULATIONS 1984 (SI 1984 No. 1115) (a) Skippers in fishing vessels of less than 25 tons but of 16.5 metres in length or more operating in the limited area; (b) Third Hands in vessels of 40 metres...
MSN 1167 (M) Mar 1985 Carriage of containers and flats in ships not designed or modified for the purpose Shippers, Shipowners and Masters should be aware of the inherent dangers when containers and flats are carried in ships not specially constructed or effectively...
MSN 1151 (M) Dec 1984 THE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF WATERTIGHT DOORS IN PASSENGER SHIPS The Court of Formal Investigation* into a recent casualty involving a passenger ferry made a number of recommendations, one of which expressed the view that...
MSN 1136 (M+F) Jun 1984 FIRES INVOLVING OIL FIRED APPLIANCES There have recently been several accommodation fires on small fishing vessels and subsequent investigations found that the fires had been caused by oil fired...
MSN 1083 (M+F) Aug 1983 EXPLOSIONS IN BOILER FURNACES The dangers of boiler furnace explosions caused by accumulations of flammable gases in furnaces following burner defects, especially during flashing up procedures,...
MSN 1057 (M+F) Apr 1983 MERCHANT SHIPPING (CREW AGREEMENTS, LISTS OF CREW AND DISCHARGE OF SEAMEN) (FISHING VESSELS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATONS 1983 The above-mentioned Regulations are being made and will enter into effect on 1 April 1983. They will amend Regulation 13 of the Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements,...
MSN 1015 (M) Mar 1982 TRAINING FOR MASTERS AND CHIEF MATES OF LARGE SHIPS AND SHIPSWITH UNUSUAL MANOEUVRING CHARACTERISTICS It is most important that officers who are to be appointed as master or chief mate of large ships or ships which have unusual handling and maneuvering characteristics...
MSN 975 (F) May 1981 FREEBOARDS OF FISHING VESSELS The statutory requirements for freeboard are laid down in Rule 15 of the Fishing Vessel (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975. The Rules establish criteria for freeboard...
MSN 957 (M+F) Feb 1981 FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS RESULTING FROM WELDING AND FLAMECUTTING OPERATIONS There have been a number of fires and explosions in ships which, on investigation, have been traced to welding or flamecutting operations. The Department therefore...
MSN 852 (M+F) Jul 1978 USE OF DIESEL ENGINE STARTING AIDS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE MIXTURES A serious accident occurred recently on a small diesel-engined vessel, not of United Kingdom registry, as a result of which one man died and three others suffered...
MSN 847 (M) May 1978 DRY CLEANING PLANTS REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It has come to the notice of this Department that dry cleaning plants are now being fitted in United Kingdom registered ships. Because of the hazards associated...
MSN 782 (M+F) Nov 1976 POLYURETHANE FOAM AND OTHER ORGANIC FOAM MATERIALS Serious fires have occurred recently on three British ships fitting out in foreign shipyards. These resulted from ignition of polyurethane foam which lined...
MSN 757 (M+F) Aug 1976 EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY (COMPULSORY INSURANCE) ACT 1969 The Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 requires every employer, unless exempt, to insure against liability for bodily injury or disease sustained...
MSN 752 (M+F) Mar 1976 Safety Electric Shock Hazard in the Use of Electric Arc Welding Plant In recent years the carriage or installation on shipboard of electric arc welding plant intended for use by ships personnel has become commonplace. Such equipment...
MSN 719 (M+F) Jul 1975 GUIDE TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MAINTAINED GUIDE TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MAINTAINED. This guide is one of three which have been designed principally to help owners...
MSN 700 (M) Nov 1974 Oil pollution prevention on tankers separation of cargo oil piping systems from the sea Recent cases of appreciable oil pollution have occurred when cargo was being transferred from the ship to shore or from ship to ship, when leakage through valves...
MSN 681 (M+F) May 1974 FIXED FIRE SMOTHERING GAS INSTALLATIONS:SITING PRECAUTIONS FOR CO2 CYLINDERS Recent resurveys of CO2 installations employing a gang release system for total flooding of the machinery spaces has shown that in ships where the CO2 cylinder...
MSN 646 (M+F) Oct 1972 TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES This Notice is of particular concern to radio officers and operators, and to other persons concerned with electronic equipment on board ships. 2. The Department...
MSN 622 (M+F) Oct 1971 MISCELLANEOUS OPENINGS IN FREEBOARD AND SUPERSTRUCTURE DECKS ? SPURLING PIPES The Department of Trade and Industry wishes to draw attention to the following two incidents where the ingress of water through spurting pipes was a contributory...
MSN 474 (M+F) Feb 1963 EXPLOSIONS IN DIESEL ENGINED VESSELS The court of formal investigation which inquired into the explosion on the m.v. Capetown Castle on 17th October 1960 found that the explosion, which led to...