Witherby Publishing Group

United Kingdom

Updated Week 26 – 2022

Recent Merchant Shipping Notices and Marine Guidance Notes (MSN) and (MGN) – Sorted by Date Published

Number

Title

Date Published

Link

MGN 471 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Definitions

28/06/22

Link

MGN 600 (M) Amendment 3

Maritime Labour Convention - Inspection of coded vessels

28/06/22

Link

MSN 1874(M+F) Amendment 6

Marine Equipment - United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, other approval and standards

24/06/22

Link

MSN 1905 (M+F)

Amendment 2

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)

Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Masters, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and all Seafarers.

This notice replaces MSN 1905 (M+F) Amendment 1.

22/06/22

Link

MGN 70 (M) Amendment 1

Guidelines on responsibilities resolution of stowaways

25/05/22

Link

MGN 649 (M) Amendment 1

Application of MARPOL Annex II to Offshore Support Vessels

05/05/22

Link

MGN 484 (M) Amendment 3

Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Health and Safety Published Accident Statistics Information and Advice

04/05/22

Link

MGN 659 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022

03/05/22

Link

MGN 428 (M+F) Amendment 2

Health and Safety at Work (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010

28/04/22

Link

MGN 487 (M) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 On-shore complaints

21/04/22

Link

MIN 542 (M+F) Amendment 2

Life Saving Appliances – Recognised Distress Signals and Advertised Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Flares

14/04/22

Link

MGN 477 (M) Amendment 3

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Seafarers Employment Agreements

30/03/22

Link

MGN 664 (M+F)

Certification Process for Vessels Using Innovative Technology

23/03/22

Link

MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 3

Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the UK

22/03/22

Link

MGN 324 (M+F) Amendment 2

Navigation: Watchkeeping Safety – Use of Very High Frequency (VHF) radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS)

22/03/22

Link

MGN 478 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Seafarer's Wages

18/03/22

Link

MGN 669 (M+F)

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 2010 as Amended

18/02/22

Link

MGN 35 (M+F) Amendment 1

Accidents When Using Power Operated Watertight Doors

17/02/22

Link

MGN 626 (F) Amendment 1

International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (ILO 188) Safe Manning

17/02/22

Link

MGN 659 (M+F)

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022

14/02/22

Link

MGN 580 (M) Amendment 1

Fire Protection – Fire Retardant Treatments for Fabrics - Equivalent Testing Standards for Large Commercial Yacht Code

11/02/22

Link

MSN 1882 (F) Amendment 2

ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007 Minimum Age and Protection for Young Persons on Fishing Vessels

04/02/22

Link

MGN 637 (M)

International code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code)

17/01/22

Link

MGN 524 (M+F) Amendment 1

Life-Saving Appliances – Category C Medical Kits

10/12/21

Link

MGN 560 (M) Amendment 2

Requirements for Life-Saving Appliances

10/12/21

Link

MGN 661 (M+F)

Navigation - Safe and Responsible Anchoring and Fishing Practices

01/12/21

Link

MGN 662 (M)

Templates for the UK monitoring, reporting and verification (UK MRV) regime

23/11/21

Link

MSN 1832 (M) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) regulations 2011 and takes effect on the date that the regulations come into force.

01/11/21

Link

MGN 364 Amendment 1

Navigation: Traffic Separation Schemes - Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Watchkeepers, Users of TSS and all concerned with the navigation of seagoing vessels.

This notice replaces and revokes Marine Guidance Note 364 (M+F).

27/10/21

Link

MGN 588

Amendment 1 (F)

Compulsory Provision and Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices on Fishing Vessels

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 570(F) and MGN 571(F) taking into account the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as amended and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999 with MSN 1870(M+F). .

27/10/21

Link

MGN 468 – Amendment 1 (M)

Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme

Notice to all UK Port and Harbour Authorities, Shipowners and Operators engaged in towage work, Contractors and others conducting risk assessments of towage operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1853 (M).

26/10/21

Link

MGN 446 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions

Notice to all Ship and Fishing vessel owners, Operators and Managers, other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Ratings of Merchant Ships; Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels, Small commercially operated vessels and Yachts with paid Crew.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 353 (M+F) Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 and MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1ILO Work in Fishing Convention Health and Safety Responsibilities of Fishing Vessel Owners, Managers, Skippers and Fishermen.

05/10/21

Link

MGN 436 (M+F) Amendment 2

Whole Body Vibration: Guidance on Mitigating Against the Effects of Shocks and Impacts on Small Vessels

Notice to all Operators, Managers, Owners and Builders of Small Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and MGN 353 Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2007 and replaces MGN 436 Amendment 1.

10/09/21

Link

MGN 447 (M+F)

Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions

Notice to all Ship and Fishing vessel owners, Operators and Managers, other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Ratings of Merchant Ships; Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels, Small commercially operated vessels and Yachts with paid Crew.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 658 (M+F) The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 and MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Work in Fishing Convention Health and Safety responsibilities.

08/09/21

Link

MSN 1871 Amendment 2 (F)

The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall

Notice to all Owners, Designers, Builders, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with in conjunction with the Fishing Vessels (Code of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943 and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106 and replaces MSN 1871 Amendment 1 – The Code of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels of less than 15.

06/09/2021

Link

MGN 535 (M) Amendment 1

Small Seagoing Passenger Ship Code

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators and Surveyors of new and existing Small Seagoing Passenger Vessels.

This notice should be read with The Small Seagoing Passenger Ship Code and the referenced Statutory Instruments.

04/08/21

Link

MSN 1906 (M)

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants: Amendments to International Standards

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Agents, Charterers, Cargo Pickers, Cargo Consolidators, Hauliers, Freight Forwarders, Shippers, Consignors, Training Providers, Inspectors of Cargoes, Port Authorities and Terminal Operators and others involved in the transport of dangerous goods and bulk chemicals by sea.

This notice takes effect from 1st January 2021 and replaces MSN 1893.

26/07/21

Link

MGN 658 (M+F)

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007

Notice to all Ship and Fishing Vessel Owners, Ship Operators, Charterers, Managers, Skippers and other Employers of Seafarers, Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers, Ratings and other workers on merchant ships, crew of fishing vessels, Small Commercially Operated Vessels, Yachts with paid Crew and self-employed persons working on board: Classification Societies, Certifying Authorities, Test Houses and Competent Persons.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 which provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 (in respect of Fishing Vessels) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 447 (M+F) Amendment 1 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 1997 Procedure for Seeking Exemptions and replaces MGN 352 (M+F) Amendment 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 and MGN 377 (M+F) Sound Advice – Noise at Work from Music and Entertainment.

23/07/21

Link

MGN 353 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007

Notice to all Ship and Fishing Vessel Owners, Operators and Managers and other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Ratings of Merchant Ships; and Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels, Small Commercially Operated Vessels and Yachts with Paid Crew.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007, the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 636 (M) which provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 that explains ILO Health and safety responsibilities in respect of Fishing Vessels. The exemption process as outlined within MGN 447 (M+F) Amendment 1 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 1997 Procedure for Seeking Exemptions

23/07/21

Link

MGN 583 (F) Amendment 1

International Labour Organization Work In Fishing Convention (No. 188) Fishermen's Work Agreements

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 and replaces MGN 583.

22/07/21

Link

MGN 475 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention 2006: Recruitment and Placement

Notice to all maritime Recruitment and Placement Services, shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on seagoing ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice replaces MGN 475.

22/07/21

Link

MGN 410 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Charterers, Managers and other Employers of Seafarers and Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers, Ratings and other workers on Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Yachts, "Code" Vessels and other vessels with paid or self-employed crew on board.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 587 (F) ILO Work in Fishing Convention Health and Safety Responsibilities, MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 331 (M+F) Amendment 1 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2006, MGN 332 (M+F) Amendment 1 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations and MGN 578 (M) Overside Working on Vessels and replaces MGN 410 (M+F).

16/06/21

Link

MGN 558 (M) Amendment 1

Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Ships, Manufacturers of MES, Service Agents of MES, and UK Recognised Organisations.

This amendment provides further clarification on the training requirements for Marine Evacuation Systems through additional wording in section 6.1 of this notice.

MGN 558 (M) Amendment 1 updates and replaces the information contained in MGN 558 (M) previously published in October 2016.

14/06/21

Link

MGN 656 (M+F)

The United Kingdom List of approved Ship Recycling Facilities

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read with the following:

MGN 633 Amendment 1 - Ship Recycling: Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2018

The Ship Recycling (Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations (SI) 2018 No.1122

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/277)

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI) 2020 No.1429 (2020 EU exit Regulations).

10/06/21

Link

MGN 554 (M+F) Amendment 1

Marine Equipment - Procedure for becoming a UK Approved Body following the UK's exit from the EU

Notice to all Conformity Assessment Bodies seeking designation as a UK Approved Body.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1874 Amendment 4 (M+F) as amended and the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

This notice replaces MGN 554 (M+F)

.

02/06/21

Link

MSN 1905 (M+F) Amendment 1

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)

Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Masters, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and all Seafarers.

This notice replaces MSN 1905 (M+F). See MIN 659 (M+F) for transitional arrangements.

26/05/21

Link

MGN 486 (M+F) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007; Access to shore-based welfare facilities

Notice to all shipowners, fishing vessel owners, masters, skippers, seafarers and fishermen.

This notice replaces MGN 486 Amendment 1.

20/05/21

Link

MSN 1815 (M) Amendment 6

Countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates have been assessed as meeting international requirements and are acceptable for use on UK ships

Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Masters, Seafarers, MCA Approved Medical Practitioners and Approved Medical Referees.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/737), the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 and Merchant Shipping Notices MSN 1883 (F), MSN 1886 (M+F) and MSN 1887(M).

This Notice updates and replaces MSN 1815 (M) Amendment 5.

04/05/21

Link

MGN 440 (M) Amendment 1

Measures to Counter Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant Shipping

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Masters and Crew.

This notice replaces Marine Guidance Note 440(M) issued in November 2011.

30/04/21

Link

MGN 654 (M+F)

Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) - Guidance on UK Navigational Practice, Safety and Emergency Response

Notice to Other UK Government Departments, Offshore Renewable Energy Developers, Offshore Transmission Owners, Port Authorities, Ship owners, Masters, Ships’ Officers, Fishermen and Recreational Sailors.

This notice replaces Marine Guidance Note 543 and should be read in conjunction with the following MCA documents:

• Marine Guidance Note 372 “Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) - Guidance to Mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs”, and

• “Methodology for Assessing the Marine Navigational Safety Risks & Emergency Response of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations”.

28/04/21

Link

MGN 600 (M) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention: Inspection of Coded Vessels

Notice to all small vessel owners, operators and managers, seafarers, designers, builders and surveyors.

This notice, together with MGN 601(M) and MGN 602(M), replaces MGN 490 Amendment 1 and MGN 491 Amendment 1 published in August 2014. MGN 600 (M) Amendment 2 replaces MGN 600 (M) Amendment 1

28/04/21

Link

MGN 484 (M) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Health and Safety Published accident statistics - information and advice

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Health and Safety) Regulations 2014.

This MGN replaces MGN 484 (M) Amendment 1

19/04/21

Link

MGN 505 (M) Amendment 1

Human Element Guidance- Part 1 - Fatigue and Fitness for Duty: Statutory Duties, Causes of Fatigue and Guidance on Good Practice

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterway Vessels.

This notice replaces MGN 211.

06/04/21

Link

MGN 652 (M+F)

Prevention of Infectious Disease at Sea

Notice to all Shipowners, Fishing Vessel Owners, Manning Agencies, Port Operators,Ship Masters, Seafarers and Fishermen.

This notice should be read with Merchant Shipping Notices MSN 1886 (M+F), MSN 1905 (M+F), the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers and the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide and replaces MGN 399.

24/03/21

Link

MGN 642 (M)

Safety Rules and Standards for Seagoing Domestic Passenger Ships: 2016 and 2017 Amendments

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators, designers, builders, Masters of seagoing domestic passenger ships and applicable high speed craft.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000 as amended, together with Directive 2009/45/EC as amended by Directives 2010/36/EU, (EU) 2016/844 and (EU) 2017/2108. This MGN replaces MGN 572.

12/03/21

Link

MGN 504

Maritime passenger rights-role: national enforcement body

05/03/21

Link

MGN 648 (M)

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP): Self-Mooring Operations

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters and seafarers.

This notice should be read in conjunction with (COSWP) Chapter 26.

15/02/21

Link

MSN 1838 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Minimum Age

Notice to all shipowners, other seagoing vessel owners, operators, managers and employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers.

This notice should be read with Part 2 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014, the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Employment of Young Persons) Regulations 1998 and with MGN 636(M+F). It replaces MSN 1838 (M+F) for merchant ships and other seagoing ships operating commercially.

For fishing vessels, see MSN 1882(F) Amendment 1.

10/02/21

Link

MSN 1882 (F) Amendment 1

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 – Minimum age and protection for young persons on fishing vessels

Notice to all fishing vessel owners and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018, the Merchant Shipping and FIshing Vevssels (Health and Safety at work ) (Employment of Young Persons ) Regulations 1998 and with MGN 587(M). It replaces MSN 1882 (F) for the fishing industry.

For merchant vessels see MSN 1838(M) Amendment 1.

05/02/21

Link

MGN 586 (F) Amendment 1

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 Medical Care

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018.

01/02/21

Link

MGN 482 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Medical Care

Notice to all shipowners, masters, manning agents and seafarers.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 and the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 ("the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations").

01/02/21

Link

MGN 477 (M) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarers' Employment Agreements

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with Part 4 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014. (the “MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations”).

This Marine Guidance Note (“MGN”) replaces MGNs 148(M) and 149(M) in respect of those vessels to which the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations apply. MGN 474(M) replaces MGNs 148(M) and 149(M) in respect of those vessels, not subject to the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations, which will still require Crew Agreements.

01/02/21

Link

MSN 1794 (M) Amendment 1

Counting and registration of persons on board passenger ships

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship operators, Masters and crew of passenger ships.

This notice amends MSN 1794, and should be read with:- The Merchant Shipping (Counting and Registration of Persons on Board Passenger Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2021;

28/01/21

Link

MSN 1870 (M+F) Amendment 2

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999

Notice to all Shipowners, Employers, Masters, Seafarers, Safety Officers and Safety Representatives.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999 (S.I 1999/2205) and The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Health and Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I 2014/1616). This notice replaces MSN 1870 (M+F) Amendment 1.

20/01/21

Link

MGN 428 (M+F)

Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010

Notice to all Ship, Yacht and Fishing Vessel Owners, Operators and Managers and other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Seafarers on Merchant Ships, Hovercraft and Yachts; and Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels, Small Commercially Operated Vessels and Yachts with paid crew, whether operating at sea or on inland waters.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 and MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Work in Fishing Convention : Health and Safety Responsibilities which give guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/2962) and replaces MGN 428 (M+F).

13/01/21

Link

MGN 472 (M) Amendment 3

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006; Guidance on the procedure for applying for a Substantial Equivalence

Notice to all shipbuilders, shipowners, ship operators, employers, masters, seafarers, manning agents and agencies.

This notice should be read in conjunction with The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 and the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014.

06/01/21

Link

MSN 1890 (M+F) Amendment 2

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010: New and Expectant Mothers

Notice to all shipowners, employers and seafarers on merchant ships and fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, as amended and replaces MGN 522 and MSN 1890 (M+F) Amendment 1.

30/12/20

Link

MSN 1889 (M+F) Amendment 2

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 as Amended

Notice to all ship, yacht and fishing vessel owners, operators and managers and other employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on merchant ships and yachts; skippers and crew on fishing vessels and small commercially operated vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 and MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Work in Fishing Convention : Health and Safety Responsibilities which give guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997.

This notice replaces MGN 408(M+F) and MSN 1889(M+F) Amendment 1.

30/12/20

Link

MSN 1888 (M+F) Amendment 2

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 as amended

Notice to all ship, yacht and fishing vessel owners, operators and managers and other employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on merchant ships and yachts; skippers and crew on fishing vessels and small commercially operated vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations as amended and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as amended.

This notice replaces MGN 409 (M+F), MGN 454 (M+F), MGN 593 (M+F) Amendment 1 and MSN 1888 (M+F) Amendment 1.

30/12/20

Link

MGN 650 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Continuation of seafarer employment agreements in case of piracy or armed robbery

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, employers of seafarers, masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers, etc) Regulations 2014 Part 4, as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, and the latest amendment of MGN 477(M).

30/12/20

Link

MGN 633 (M+F) Amendment 1

Ship Recycling: Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2018

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Master and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Recognised Organisations.

This notice replaces MGN 633 and should be read in conjunction with the following:

The Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations (SI) 2015 No.430 (2015 UK Regulations)

The Ship Recycling (Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment

etc) Regulations (SI) 2018 No.1122 (2018 UK Regulations)

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships)

(Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI) 2019 No. 277 (2019 EU exit Regulations)

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships)

(Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI) 2020 No.1429 (2020 EU exit Regulations)

For the sake of clarity, the 2018 UK Regulations, the 2019 EU Exit Regulations and 2020 EU

Exit Regulations will all be referred to as the UK Ship Recycling Regulations henceforth

throughout this document).

Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No

1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC (the EU Regulation1

)

29/12/20

Link

MGN 649 (M)

Application of MARPOL Annex II to Offshore Support Vessels

Notice to all OSV owners, operators, masters, managers, agents, marine surveyors.

22/12/20

Link

MGN 630 (M+F) Amendment 2

Fishing Vessels: Pre-Registration surveys for Fishing vessels of less than 15m Length Overall built before 16 July 2007 and existing vessels of 15m Length overall to less than 24m Registered Length wishing to join the UK Register

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Certifying Authorities, Classification Societies, Agents, Brokers, Owners, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with The Fishing Vessel (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943, MSN1871 (F) The Code of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, MSN1872 (F) The Code of Safe Working Practice for the construction and use of Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length, MGN 628 (M&F) Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall, MGN 629 (M&F) Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length and MIN608 (M&F) MCA New Build Fishing Vessel Procedures from 21 July 2020.

22/12/20

Link

MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 4

Marine Equipment - United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, Other Approval and Standards

Notice to all:

- Manufacturers and Distributors of Marine Equipment

- Masters, Officers and Skippers of: Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Small

Commercial Vessels and Pleasure Vessels

- Ship: Builders, Designers, Operators, Owners and Managers

- Marine Consultants, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities and Approved

and Nominated Bodies

This Notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 SI 2016/1025 as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/470 and the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment) (UK and US Mutual Recognition Agreement) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/1304 (“the Regulations”’), MIN 590 – United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment following the transition period and relevant UK carriage requirement instruments.

This Notice replaces MSN1874 (M+F) amendment 3.

18/12/20

Link

MSN 1672 (M+F) Amendment 4

Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations

Notice to all Classification Societies, Shipowners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels.

This notice amends and replaces all previous versions of MSN 1672. Any references in Merchant Shipping legislation, MSNs, MGNs, MINs and other MCA instructions or procedures to MSN 1672 should be read as a reference to MSN 1672 as amended by this Notice.

18/12/20

Link

MSN 1891 (F) Amendment 1

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 – List of Crew

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seamen) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1972 as amended.

14/12/20

Link

MGN 577 (M) Amendment 1

Guidance on the Maintenance of Lists of Crew Ashore

Notice to all Shipowners, Employers, Masters of Merchant Vessels

This note should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seamen) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2144) as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Consequential and Minor Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1614).etc.

14/12/20

Link

MGN 647 (M+F)

Alternative to the IMO MARPOL Annex VI Tier III Standard Engine

Notice to all Shipowners, Certifying Authorities, Shipbuilders, Ship repairers, Ship Masters and Surveyors

This notice should be read in conjunction with IMO MARPOL Annex VI, the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008, the EU Non-Road Mobile Machinery Regulation 2016/1628, the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval and Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 2018 and MGN 646 (M+F) - Engine Emission Standards Applicable to Inland Waterway Vessels.

08/12/20

Link

MGN 646 (M+F)

Engine Emission Standards Applicable to Inland Waterway Vessels

Notice to all Shipowners, Certifying Authorities, Shipbuilders, Ship repairers, Ship Masters and Surveyors.

This Note should be read in conjunction with MGN 647 (M+F) - Alternative to the IMO MARPOL Annex VI Tier III Standard Engine.

08/12/20

Link

MGN 634 (M+F)

Navigation: Long-Range Identification and Tracking – Survey, Certification and Compliance

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Ship Managers, Classification Societies, Masters and Officers.

This notice supersedes and revokes MGN 441 (M+F).

27/10/20

Link

MGN 644 (M)

Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Workboats - Decked and Open Vessel – Interpretation on Positive Freeboard and Decked or Open Vessel

Notice to all Builders, Designers, Surveyors, Operators and Skippers of UK under 15m Fishing Vessels, and Small Commercial Vessels and Workboats. This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998

(SI 1998/2771) as amended*;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a

Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609)

as amended*;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown);

and the UK Under 15m Fishing Vessel Code.

20/10/20

Link

MGN 643 (M)

Emergency Information and arrangements for Passengers on Passenger Ships of Classes Ill, IV, V, VI and VI(A)

Notice to all Owners, Operators, Builders, Masters, Officers and Ratings of Passenger Ships of Classes III to VI(A).

This notice replaces M.1386 and should be read in conjunction with Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004, MSN 1789(M) and MGN 306(M).

20/10/20

Link

MGN 640 (M+F)

Medical fitness requirements for Those Employed on Boats Certificated under MCA Codes of Practice, Crew of Seagoing Local Passenger Vessels and Non-seagoing Boatmasters

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; fishing vessel owners and managers; employers of seafarers and fishermen; masters, officers and seafarers and fishermen.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 as amended and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 and replaces MGN 264.

05/10/20

Link

MGN 636 (M)

Amendment 1 merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997

Notice to all Owners, Managers, Employers of Seafarers, Masters, Officers and Seafarers.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as amended and replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for the Merchant Navy and MGN 636 (M).

30/09/20

Link

MGN 632 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Master and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed or Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Recognised Organisation.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the following:

Annex V (Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (“MARPOL”) as modified by the 1978 and 1997 Protocols, including all amendments to that Annex to date.

The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (“the Polar Code”) (Part II-A, chapter V and Part II-B);

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621);

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1809) as amended;

MGN 563 Guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 and amendments;

MEPC.220(63) 2012 Guidelines for the Development of Garbage Management Plans;

MEPC.295 (71) 2017 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V;

MEPC.264(68) International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (POLAR CODE)

21/09/20

Link

MGN 638 (M+F)

Human Element Guidance - Part 3 - Distraction - the fatal dangers of mobile phones and other personal devices when working

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships, Fishing Vessels and Inland Waterways Vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with:

-The Human Element series of MGNs, MGN 505(M) - fatigue, MGN 520(M) - the Deadly Dozen

-MGN 299(M+F) - Inappropriate use of mobile phones whilst on duty

-"The Human Element - a guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry"

-"Being Human in safety critical organisations", and

-other maritime human element publications.

18/09/20

Link

MGN 384 (M+F) Amendment 1

Training in the Maintenance of Electronic Navigational Equipment

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Masters, Officers in the Merchant Navy and Marine Electronic Radio Colleges.

This notice replaces MSN 1623 and MSN 1623 Amendment No.1.

04/09/20

Link

MGN 417 (M+F) Amendment 1

Radio Communications: GMDSS – Shore-Based Maintenance

Notice to all Shore-Based Maintenance Service Companies, ship owners and masters.

This Notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1690 (M) and MSN 1801 (F).

This Notice replaces MGN 417 (M+F)

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28/08/20

Link

MGN 610 (M+F)

Navigation: SOLAS Chapter V - Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Seafarers, Skippers, Ship managers and Shipbuilders.

This Note replaces online guidance previously provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) on SOLAS Chapter V and should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020.

29/07/20

Link

MSN 1886 (M+F) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (ILO No. 188) Medical Examination System: Appointment of Approved Doctors and Medical and Eyesight Standards

Notice to all Approved Doctors, shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; fishing vessel owners and managers; employers of seafarers and fishermen; masters, officers and seafarers and fishermen.

This notice should be read withthe Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 as amended and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 and replaces in part MSN 1839(M).

15/07/20

Link

MGN 631 (M+F)

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020

Notice to all :- all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Master and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed or Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the following:

Annex IV (Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (“MARPOL”) as modified by the 1978 and 1997 Protocols, including all amendments to that Annex to date.

The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (“the Polar Code”) (Part II-A chapter 4 and II-B)

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/620)

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/1809) as amended

MGN 563 Guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Amendments Regulations 2003 and amendments

The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1025) as amended IMO Resolution 227(64) 2012 Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants, as amended1

13/07/20

Link

MGN 563 (M+F) Amendment 1

Guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 and amendments

Notice to all UK Shipowners, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and Ports and Terminals that undertake Port Waste Management Planning.

This note replaces MGN 253,259,326, 387 and revises MGN563.

This note should be read in conjunction with the following documents:

Statutory Instrument 2003/1809: The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003.

Statutory Instrument 2009/1176: The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.

Statutory Instrument 2016/1211: The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2016

Statutory Instrument 2008/3257: The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008, as amended.

Statutory Instrument 2210: The Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004

MSN 1899 (M+F) Vessel traffic monitoring notification and reporting requirements for ships and ports.

13/07/20

Link

MGN 629 (M+F)

Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Fishing Vessel (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943, the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106, MSN1872 Amendment No.1 The Fishing Vessels Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length and MIN608 (F) MCA New Build Procedures for Fishing Vessels from 21 July 2020.

30/06/20

Link

MGN 628 (M+F)

Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Fishing Vessel (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943, the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106, MSN1871 Amendment No.1 The Fishing Vessels Code of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and MIN608 (F) MCA New Build Procedures for Fishing Vessels from 21 July 2020.

30/06/20

Link

MGN 294 (M+F)

Amendment 1

Use of GMDSS Equipment in General Communications

Notice to all Masters and Officers of Merchant Vessels, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Telecommunication Authorities and Training Institutions.

This notice supersedes MGN 114.

23/06/20

Link

MGN 562 (M+F) Amendment 2

Radio – Radio Regulations Amendments and GMDSS Radio Equipment Updates

Notice to all Ship Builders, Vessel Owners, Vessel Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Certifying Authorities and to Marine Radio Companies.

This notice should be read with the ITU Radio Regulations as amended, Admiralty List of Radio Signals (ALRS), IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1460/Rev 2, Guidance on the validity of radiocommunication equipment installed and used on ships, and IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1389, Guidance on procedures for updating shipborne navigation and radiocommunication equipment.

16/06/20

Link

MGN 536 (M) Amendment 4

Safety Management Code for Domestic Passenger Ships

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Charterers and Managers; Masters, Officers and Seamen

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1869(M) and replaces MGN 158(M). This Notice has been amended to clarify when the intermediate audit needs to be completed (paragraph 2.7).

16/06/20

Link

MGN 305 (M+F) Amendment 1

Maritime Safety and the Barring of INMARSAT Ship Earth Station Procedures

Notice to all Owners and Masters of Merchant Ships, Owners and Skippers of Fishing Vessels and users of INMARSAT Ship Earth Stations at Sea.

This notice supersedes MGN139.

16/06/20

Link

MSN 1676 (M)

Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements) Regulations 2020

The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1999

Notice to all Shipowners and Operators, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Shipbuilders, Ship Repairers, Masters and Officers, and Surveyors.

10/06/20

Link

MGN 413 (F) Amendment 2

Voluntary Code of Practice for Employment of Non European Economic Area (EEA) Fishing Crew

Notice to all Owners, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels

This notice should be read in conjunction with the International Labour Organisation (ILO 188), the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018, the latest amendments to MSN 1871(F), MSN 1872(F), and MSN 1873(F) and MGN 425 (M+F) Amendment 1 and replaces MGN 413 (F).

20/05/20

Link

MGN 425 (M+F) Amendment 1

Assessment of Risks for those sleeping on "Dead Ships"

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Skippers, Fishermen and Crew.

This notice replaces MGN 425 (M+F).

04/05/20

Link

MGN 618 (M)

Large Commercial Yachts - Guidance for the control and operation of lifting gear

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crews of Merchant Ships, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers, and UK authorised Recognised Organisations

This notice should be read with Red Ensign Group Yacht Code (REG Code) and MGN 560 Life-Saving Appliances - Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances, Winches and On-load Release Gear - Operational and Test Procedures and MGN 332 The merchant ship and fishing vessels (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006 and MGN 378 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) As Amended

20/04/20

Link

MGN 555 (M) Amendment 1

Life-Saving Appliances; Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear - Authorisation of Service Providers

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Ships, Authorised Service Personnel and Recognised Organisations.

This Note replaces MGN 555 (M) - Life Saving Appliances; Lifeboats, Rigid Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and On-Load Release Gear - Authorisation of Service Providers.

27/03/20

Link

MGN 624 (M+F)

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007 as amended

Notice to all ship, yacht and fishing vessel owners, operators and managers and other employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on merchant ships and yachts; and skippers and crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens & Mutagens) Regulations 2007, as amended by the Carcinogens and Mutagens (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020 and replaces MGN 356(M+F).

26/02/20

Link

MGN 582 (F)

International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (ILO No.188) - Financial Security

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018.

26/02/20

Link

MGN 560 Amendment 1 (M)

Life-Saving Appliances - Requirements for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crews of Merchant Ships, authorised service providers, lifeboat equipment manufacturers, and UK authorised Recognised Organisations.

This Note replaces MGN 560 (M) - Life-Saving Appliances - Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances, Winches and On-load Release Gear - Operational and Test Procedures

25/02/20

Link

MGN 544 (M+F)

Life-Saving Appliances - Means of Recovery of Persons from the Water by Ships and Boats - Plans, Procedures and Acceptance of Recovery Equipment

Notice to all Ship Operators, Life-saving Equipment Manufacturers, Masters, Fishing Vessel Skippers, Small Commercial Vessel Operators, Pleasure Vessel Owners, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Notified Bodies, Nominated Bodies and Surveyors.

25/02/20

Link

MSN 1880 (M) Amendment 1

Directive (EU) 2016/1629 – Laying Down Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels – Technical Requirements of Annex II

Notice to all owners and operators of inland waterway vessels, and navigation and harbour authorities.

This notice updates and replaces MSN 1880(M) and should be read in conjunction with MSN 1879 Amendment 1, and MSN 1881.

04/02/20

Link

MSN 1879(M) Amendment 1

Directive (EU) 2016/1629 – Laying Down Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels

Notice to all owners and operators of inland waterway vessels, and navigation and harbour authorities.

This notice replaces MSN 1879(M) and should be read in conjunction with MSN 1880(M) Amendment 1 and MSN 1881(M). MSN 1894(M) is also cancelled.

04/02/20

Link

MGN 626 (F)

International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (ILO 188) - Safe Manning

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with MSN 1884(F).

17/01/20

Link

MSN 1899 (M+F)

Vessel Traffic Monitoring Notification and Reporting Requirements for Ships and Ports

Notice to all operators, shipowners, charterers, managers, shipping agents, shippers of dangerous or polluting goods, port authorities, port facility security officers, terminal operators, masters, ships' officers, pilots, fishing vessel owners/operators and skippers, and owners/operators of traditional ships and leisure craft.

This notice replaces MSN 1831 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004.

14/01/20

Link

MSN 1869 (M)

Amendment 1

Safety Management Code For Domestic Passenger Ships

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Charterers and Managers; Masters, Officers and Seamen

This notice replaces MSN 1754(M) and should be read in conjunction with MGN 536 (M).

03/01/20

Link

MGN 625 (M+F)

Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/1802) as amended

Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Masters, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and all Seafarers

This notice should be read with Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1768 (M+F).

02/01/20

Link

MGN 622 (M)

Seagoing Domestic Passenger Ships - General Exemption for Vessels Less Than 24m in Length

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Operators, Designers, Builders and Surveyors

This notice should be read with the SSPS Code, Regulations Applicable to vessels of Class III, VI & VI(A), MGN 535 and The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000 (as amended).

21/12/19

Link

MGN 623 (M + F)

Telemedical Advice Service (TMAS) For Ships At Sea

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Vessels and all Seafarers

This Marine Guidance Note replaces MGN 225 (M+F), as amended.

19/12/19

Link

MGN 470 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: List of Merchant Shipping Notices, Marine Guidance Notes and Marine Information Notes

Notice to all shipowners, operators, seafarers, manning agents and manning agencies.

This notice replaces MGN 470 (M)

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05/12/19

Link

MGN 406 (M+F)

Use of Barbecues and Pig Roasts on Ships and Fishing Vessels

Notice to Ship and Fishing Vessels Owners, Ship and Fishing Vessel Operators, Managers, Seafarers and Fishermen.

This Notice replaces Marine Guidance Note 222 (M+F)

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26/11/19

Link

MGN 621 (M+F)

Roll-on/Roll-off Ships - Guidance for the Stowage and Securing of Vehicles

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Terminal Operators, Port Authorities, Classification Societies, Masters, Officers and Crews of Merchant Ships and all Other Parties concerned

04/11/19

Link

MGN 352 (M+F)

Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Charterers, Managers and other Employers of Seafarers, and Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers, Ratings and other workers on merchant ships, fishing vessels, yachts and other vessels with paid crew and selfemployed persons working on board; Classification Societies, Certifying Authorities, Test Houses and Competent Persons.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 20 which provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 (in respect of Fishing Vessels) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 1997. MGN 447 (M+F) Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 1997 Procedure for Seeking Exemptions and also MGN 377 (M+F) Sound Advice – Noise at Work from Music and Entertainment.

22/10/19

Link

MGN 620 (F)

International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188) Recruitment and Placement of Fishermen

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels Masters etc

10/10/19

Link

MGN 332 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Charterers, Managers and other Employers of Seafarers, and Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers, Ratings and other workers on merchant Ships, fishing Vessels, yachts and other vessels with paid crew and selfemployed persons working on board; Classification Societies, Certifying Authorities, Test Houses and Competent Persons.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 20, which provides details, and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 (in respect of Fishing Vessels) and MGN 331 Amendment 1, which covers the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006. It replaces MGN 332 (M+F) and MGN 378 (M+F).

10/10/19

Link

MGN 331 (M+F) Amendment 1

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Charterers, Managers and other Employers of Seafarers, and Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers, Ratings and other workers on merchant ships, fishing vessels and yachts and other vessels with paid crew and selfemployed persons working on board; Classification Societies, Certifying Authorities, Test Houses and Competent Persons.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 20 which provides details and guidance on interpretation of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 (in respect of Fishing Vessels) and where Work Equipment is used for the purpose of lifting, MGN 332 Amendment 1, which covers the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006. It replaces MGN 331(M+F) and MGN 378(M+F).

10/10/19

Link

MGN 619 (F)

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 (LOLER) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006 (PUWER)

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, fishing vessel operators, managers, manning agents and fishermen, Classification Societies, Certifying Authorities, Test Houses and Competent Persons.

This notice should be read with MGN 331 Amendment 1 and MGN 332 Amendment 1.

07/10/19

Link

MGN 90 (M+F) Amendment 1

Implementation of EC Directive 90/269/EC: The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Manual Handling Operations) Regulations 1998

Notice to all owners, operators and managers of merchant and shipping vessels, employers of those working on such vessels, masters/skippers, officers and crew.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the regulations above and with MGN 20 (M+F), MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 in respect of Fishing Vessels Only and replaces MGN 90 (M+F)

26/09/2019

Link

MSN 1868 (M)

UK requirements for safe manning and watchkeeping

Notice to all Shipowners, Companies, Managers, Masters, Deck and Engineering

Officers and all seafarers on Merchant Ships

This MSN should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification

and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015 (M), MSN 1856 (M), MSN 1857(M) and MSN 1842. It

replaces MSN 1767 (M).

20/09/2019

Link

MGN 379 (M+F)

Navigation: use of electronic navigation aids

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Skippers, Officers and Crews of Merchant Ships

and Fishing Vessels

This notice replaces MGN 63

20/09/2019

Link

MGN 617 (M)

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Emergency Procedures, Equipment and Actions - Good Practice

Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.

This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown) ;

and MGN 280

20/08/19

Link

MGN 616 (M)

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea - Rigs and Rigging - Good Practice for Inspection

Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.

This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown) ;

and MGN 280.

20/08/19

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MGN 615 (M)

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea - Preparedness for Non-Coastal Passages - Good Practice

Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.

This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown) ;

and MGN 280.

20/08/19

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MGN 614 (M)

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea - Stowage of Life-Saving Appliances - Good Practice

Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.

This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown) ;

and MGN 280

20/08/19

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MGN 613 (M)

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea - Grounding of Fixed Fin Keel GRP Yachts - Good Practice

Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.

This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown) ;

and MGN 280.

20/08/19

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MGN 612 (M)

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea - Maintenance, Modifications, Damage and Repairs - Good Practice

Notice to all owners, managing agents, skippers, designers, builders, surveyors, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including Pleasure Vessels and Small Commercial Vessels.

This notice should be read with:

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended;

The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended;

The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown);

and MGN 280.

20/08/19

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MGN 611 (M)

Damage Stability: Alternative verification method for tankers - UK interpretations and procedures

Notice to all UK ship operators, ship owners, masters, port state control officers (PSCOs), authorised recognised organisations (ROs), insurance and protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs, and stability consultants.

This notice should be read with ... SI 1996/2154 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1996 as amended; SI 2018/68 The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018; IMO MSC.1/Circ.1461 “Guidelines for Verification of Damage Stability Requirements for Tankers”; IMO MSC/Circ.406/Rev.1 "Guidelines for the Uniform Application of the Survival Requirements of the IBC and IGC Code."

18/07/19

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MGN 609 (M)

Class IX Tugs Under 500GT - Guidance for Exemption from the Carriage of a Rescue Boat

Notice to all owners and operators of Class IX tugs of under 500GT, tug manufacturers and classification societies.

This notice should be read in conjunction with SI 1999 No 2721, the Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances For Ships Other Than Ships Of Classes III – VI(A)) Regulations 1999.

18/07/19

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MGN 197 Amendment 1 (M+F)

Implementation of 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive (2013 BSSD) in relation to public radiation exposures

Notice to all Owners, Operators and Managers of Ships, Inland Waterways Craft and Fishing Vessels, Officers and Ratings of Merchant Ships, and Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels and Persons-in-Charge of Inland Waterway Craft.

This MGN amends MGN 197.

03/06/19

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MGN 433 Amendment 1

Helicopter Aviation Inspection Bodies

Notice to all helicopter safety consultants and builders, designers, and operators of "large commercial yachts" and "passenger yachts" designed/fitted with helicopter landing areas.

This notice should be read with the Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code which replaces the Large Yacht Code and Passenger Yacht Code as implemented on 1 January 2019

10/05/19

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MSN 1848 (M) Amendment 3

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Survey and Certification of UK Ships

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Managers, Manning Agents, Trade Unions and Seafarers

This notice should be read with Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No 2013/1785) as amended and the ILO Guidelines for Flag State Inspections and replaces MSN 1848(M) Amendment 2.

23/04/19

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MGN 487 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: On-shore Complaints

Notice to all Ship owners, Operators, Masters, Officers and all Seafarers on merchant ships and large yachts.

This notice should be read with regulation 13 the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1785), and MSN 1849 (M) regarding on-board complaints and procedures. Regulations 5.1.4, 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and the Guidelines for Port State Control Officers published by the ILO are also relevant.

02/04/19

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MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1

International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188) Health and safety: responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, managers, skippers and fishermen

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as amended in 2018 and replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for Fishing Vessels only.

26/03/19

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MGN 579 (M)

The Merchant Shipping (International Load Line Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Assigning Authorities and Surveyors.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (International Load Line Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

26/03/19

Link

MGN 608 (M+F)

Radio Survey Service: Authorisation

Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Recognised Organisation, Certifying Authorities, Builders, Masters, Skippers and Officers.

This notice replaces MGN 392(M+F).

21/03/19

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MGN 605 (F)

International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188) Phase in Period

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018.

12/03/19

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MGN 580 (M)

Fire Protection – Fire Retardant Treatments for Fabrics - Equivalent Testing Standards for Large Commercial Yacht Code

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Masters and Officers of Ships, Ship Designers, Shipbuilders, Notified Bodies and Service Providers of Fire Retardant Treatment Products.

This notice replaces MGN 453.

08/03/19

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MGN 453 (M)

Fire Protection – Fire Retardant Treatment for Floor Coverings, Suspended Textile Materials, Upholstery Materials and Bedding Components for use Onboard Vessels Certified Under the MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, Masters and Officers of Ships, Ship Designers, Shipbuilders and Service Providers of Fire Retardant Treatment Products

08/03/19

Link

MGN 604 (M+F)

Media, Other Organisations or persons carried as passengers on board Ships and Fishing Vessels

Notice to all shipowners, ship managers, masters, fishing vessel owners, fishing vessel managers and fishing vessel skippers and media and similar organisations.

This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.

05/03/19

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MSN 1894 (M)

Directive 2009/100/EC on Reciprocal Recognition of Navigability Licences for Inland Waterway Vessels

Notice to all Owners and Operators of inland waterway vessels, and Navigation and Harbour Authorities.

This notice replaces MSN 1805 and should be read in conjunction with MSN 1879, MSN 1880 and MSN 1881.

05/02/19

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MSN 1881(M)

EU Directive 2016/1629 – Laying Down Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels: Technical requirements of Annex V

Notice to all owners and operators of inland waterway vessels, and navigation and harbour authorities.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1879 and MSN 1880.

See also MSN 1894 which replaces MSN 1805. MGN 461 is also cancelled.

05/02/19

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MGN 603(M)

Requirements for Oil or Oily Mixture Discharges for Offshore Installations Engaged in Oil and Gas Operations on the UK Continental Shelf

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Classification Societies.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019 and Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulation 2005 as amended

28/01/19

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MGN 602 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention: Substantial equivalence for crew accommodation for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT

Notice to all vessel owners, operators and managers, seafarers, designers, builders and surveyors.

This notice, together with MGN 600(M), updates and replaces the information contained in MGN 491 (M) Amendment 1 published in August 2014.

MGN 600(M) covers MLC inspections for Coded vessels.

20/12/18

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MGN 601 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention: Crew accommodation for small vessels of less than 200GT that are ordinarily engaged in commercial activities

Notice to all vessel owners, operators and managers, seafarers, designers, builders and surveyors.

This notice, together with MGN 600(M) replaces MGN 490(M) Amendment 1 MGN 600(M) covers MLC inspections for Coded vessels.

20/12/18

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MGN 599 (M)

Pleasure vessels - Regulations and exemptions - Guidance and best practice advice

Notice to all builders, owners, operators, managing agents, surveyors, repairers, and skippers of Pleasure Vessels.

This Marine Guidance Note replaces MGN 538 (M), as amended.

19/12/18

Link

MGN 598 (M)

Intended pleasure vessels - Temporary commercial use at sea - Race support boats

Notice to all owners, operators and skippers of Pleasure Vessels; persons organising racing of any kind at sea; and National Governing Bodies of Sport for racing activities at sea.

This Marine Guidance Note should be read in conjunction with Part 2 of the IPV Code.

19/12/18

Link

MGN 597 (M)

Intended pleasure vessels - Temporary commercial use at sea - Business purposes

Notice to all builders, owners, surveyors, repairers, and skippers of Pleasure Vessels.

This Marine Guidance Note should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of the IPV Code.

19/12/18

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MSN 1887

MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 Medical Certification

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 as amended and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1886 (M+F) on Medical Standards and Eyesight Standards for Seafarers.

28/11/18

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MGN 588

ILO work in fishing convention health and safety PFDs

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 570(F) and MGN 571(F) taking into account the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as amended and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1998 with MSN 1870(M+F).

27/11/18

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MSN 1893

Carriage of dangerous goods and marine pollutants in packaged form: Amendment 39-18 to the IMDG code

Notice to all: Owners, ship operators and managers, masters and officers of merchant ships, agents, charterers, cargo packers, cargo consolidators, hauliers, freight forwarders, shippers, consignors, training providers, inspectors of cargoes, port authorities and terminal operators and others involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea.

This notice takes effect from 1st January 2019 and replaces MSN 1875 (M).

26/11/18

Link

MSN 1873 Amendment 1 (F)

The Code of Practice for the Construction and Safe Operation of Fishing Vessels of 24m Registered Length and Over

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Fishing Vessels (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943 and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106.

21/11/18

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MSN 1872 Amendment 1 (F)

The Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Fishing Vessels (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943 and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106 and replaces MSN 1770, The Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length Vessels.

21/11/18

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MGN 596 (F)

Fishing Safety Management Code: Helping to improve the management of safety on Fishing Vessels

Notice to all Owners, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels This notice replaces MIN558 and should be read with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1999 No. 2962, The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106, MSN 1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels, MSN 1872, The Code of Safe Working Practices for the Construction and Use of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length Vessels, and MSN 1873, The Code of Practice for the Construction and Safe Operation of Fishing Vessels of 24m Registered length and over.

21/11/18

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MGN 585 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention – Payment of Fishermen

Notice to all fishing vessel owners and managers, employers of fishermen and fishermen.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Seamen's Wages and Accounts) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1972 as amended and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 and replaces MGN 136(F).

19/11/18

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MGN 584 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 – Repatriation

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers of fishing vessels; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen.

This notice should be read in conjunction with Part 4 of the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018.

19/11/18

Link

MGN 526 (F)

Stability Guidance for Fishing Vessels - Using the Wolfson Method

Notice to all Shipyards, Boatbuilders, Fishing Vessel Operators, Skippers, Fishermen, Designers and Consultants.

This notice replaces MGN 427 (F) and should be read in conjunction with MGN 503(F).

19/11/18

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MGN 589 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, (No. 188) – Complaints

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018.

12/11/18

Link

MGN 595 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 - Provision of Food and Water

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers and all seafarers on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 and replaces MGN 525 Amendment 1.

08/11/18

Link

MSN 1885 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 - Survey and inspection

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, fishing vessel operators, managers, manning agents and fishermen.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018 and the ILO Guidelines for Flag State and Port State Inspections for the Work in Fishing Convention.

05/11/18

Link

MSN 1884 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188): Working Time - Application of the Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004 as amended

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Fishing Vessels (Working Time : Seafishermen) Regulations 2004 as amended. It replaces MSN 1786(F)

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02/11/18

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MSN 1883 (F)

WORK IN FISHING CONVENTION (No. 188) Medical examination and certification for fishermen: Application of the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1886 (M+F) on Medical Standards and Eyesight Standards for Seafarers

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01/11/18

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MSN 1878

Arrangements for the Carriage of Agreed Search and Rescue Cooperation Plans Aboard UK Passenger Vessels

Notice to all Masters, Operators, Owners and other crew members of United Kingdom passenger vessels.

This Notice replaces Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1783.

24/10/18

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MGN 401 (M+F)

Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the United Kingdom

Notice to all Port and VTS Authorities, VTS Personnel, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels, and Skippers and Watch Keepers of Fishing and Recreational Craft.

This notice is developed from existing international regulations and guidelines and should be read with the publications detailed in Annex 2.

This notice replaces MGN 401 (Amendment) and MGN 401.

23/10/18

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MSN 1865 (M)

Seafarer Training and Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MGN 96 and MIN 469

11/10/18

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MSN 1859 (M+F)

Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Engineer Officers on Large Yachts (over 24m)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MGN 156 (M)

11/10/18

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MSN 1858 (M+F)

Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Deck Officers on Large Yachts (over 24m)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MSN 1802, MIN 473 and MIN 498

11/10/18

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MSN 1823 (M)

MSN 1823 (M) Edition 2, Amendment 1 - The inland waters passenger ship code

Notice to all Owners & Operators of Passenger Ships operating solely in UK Categorised Waters; Ship Builders, Designers and Surveyors.

This notice should be read with The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships) (Safety Code for UK Categorised Waters) Regulations 2010

06/09/18

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MGN 592 (M+F)

Mooring, Towing or Hauling Equipment on all Vessels: Safe Installation and Safe Operation

Notice to all Shipbuilders, ship repairers, shipowners, ship operators harbour authorities, Masters, skippers, officers and crew of merchant ships, yachts, (motor and sail) and fishing vessels.

This note replaces MGN 308 (M+F).

24/08/18

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MGN 591 (M+F)

Provision of Safe Means of Access to Fishing Vessels and Small Vessels in Ports

Notice to all Harbour Authorities, Shipowners, Consultants, Shipbuilders, Ship Designers, Employers, Skippers and Crews of Fishing Vessels and Small Vessels.

This notice replaces MGN 337 (M+F) and should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997; Marine Guidance Notice MGN 533 (M) and Marine Guidance Notice MGN 533 (M) Corrigendum.

24/08/18

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MGN 593 (M+F)

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 as amended Implementation of Directive 2017/164/EU (4th IOELV Directive)

Notice to all Shipowners, ship managers, employers, masters, seafarers and fishermen.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 as amended, MGN 409(M+F) and MGN 454(M+F).

23/08/18

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MGN 480 (M) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Shipowners' Liabilities including Seafarer Compensation

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Manning Agents and Seafarers.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers, etc.) Regulations 2014 as amended and replaces MGN 480 Amendment 1.

20/07/18

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MSN 1698 (M)

The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I, II and II(A)) Regulations 1998

Notice to Shipowners, Certifying Authorities, Shipbuilders, Shiprepairers, Ship Masters and Surveyors.

19/07/18

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MGN 590 (M+F)

STCW Manila Amendments Alcohol Limits

Notice to all Shipowners, Employers, Ship Masters, and Seafarers.

This notice replaces MGN 566 and applies to all professional seafarers, including those on fishing vessels.

Guidance on hours of work is now contained in MSN 1877 (M) Amendment 1.

04/06/18

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MGN 481 (M) Amendment 1

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Crew Accommodation, Supplementary Guidance

Notice to all Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Ship Managers; employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers, and Seafarers on seagoing ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations, Ship builders and Yacht builders.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1613) and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1844 (M).

This note replaces MGN 481 (M).

27/03/18

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MSN 1877 (M) Amendment 1

Amendment 1 Hours of work and entitlement to leave

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, employers of seafarers on sea-going ships and ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018 and replaces MSN 1877(M), which in turn replaced MSN 1842(M).

22/03/18

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MGN 581 (F)

FISHING VESSELS: Registration Surveys for Fishing Vessels of less 15m built before 16 July 2007

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Certifying Authorities, Classification Societies, Agents, Brokers, Owners, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels

This notice should be read with in conjunction with MSN 1871 (F)

15/03/18

Link

MGN 545 (M+F)

Guidance on the Transport of Dangerous Goods as Defined by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code when Carried in a Private Vehicle not in Commercial Use or by a Foot Passenger on a RoRo Ship

Notice to all owners, ship operators and managers, masters and officers of merchant ships, agents, charterers, shippers, consignors, training providers, inspectors of cargoes, port authorities and terminal operators and others involved in the transport of dangerous good by sea.

This MGN only replaces Annex 3 paragraph 4 and Annex 5 of MGN 340, and paragraphs 6.3 and 7 of MGN 341.

07/03/18

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MGN 455 (M)

Support for maritime training scheme-revised arrangements

MGN 455 has now been extended and remains valid until on 31 March 2019.

This notice is for all merchant ship owners and managers, masters, deck and engineering officers, ratings of merchant vessels, those concerned with maritime training.

01/02/18

Link

MSN 1839 (M)

Maritime labour convention: medical certification

Notice to shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, employers of seafarers, masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 as amended and replaces MSN 1822

Please also read MIN 564, supplementary test for colour vision for deck personnel.

31/01/18

Link

MSN 1892 (M)

The Workboat Code Edition 2

Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, crews, masters of small commercial workboats, and Certifying Authorities.

This notice replaces previous Codes and Notices concerning newbuild small workboats, and pilot boats.

18/01/18/

Link

MGN 533 (M) Amendment 1

Means of Access

Notice to all Ship owners, Operators and Managers and other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Seafarers.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 (S.I 1997/2962).

This Marine Guidance Note replaces MGNs 533 (M) and MGN 533 (M) Corrigendum.

17/01/18

Link

MGN 532 (M) Amendment 1

Safe Movement on Board Ship

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators and Managers and other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Seafarers.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 (S.I 1997/2962).

This Marine Guidance Note replaces MGNs 532 (M) and MGN 532 (M) Corrigendum.

17/01/18

Link

MGN 572 (M)

Safety Rules and Standards for Seagoing Domestic Passenger Ships

Notice to shipowners, ship operators, designers, builders and masters of domestic seagoing passenger ships and high speed craft.

12/01/18

Link

MSN 1876 (M)

Working time: inland waterways regulations 2003 as amended

Notice to all Shipowners, Companies, Managers, Masters, and all crew on vessels ordinarily operating in inland waterways.

This notice supersedes MSN 1778 for Boatmasters and others working on commercial inland water transport vessels. It should be read in conjunction with the Regulations, and comes into force on 5 January 2018.

15/12/17

Link

MGN 578 (M)

Overside working on vessels

13/12/17

Link

MGN 507 (M+F) Amendment 1

Oil Pollution: Liability and Compulsory Insurance for Bunker Oil (Amendment 1)

Notice to Shipowners, Operators, Managers, and Masters of Merchant Vessels over 1000GT

This note updates and replaces information contained in MGN 507 (M+F)

07/12/17

Link

MGN 571 (F)

FISHING VESSELS: PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD

23/10/17

Link

MGN 570 (F)

FISHING VESSELS: Emergency Drills

23/10/17

Link

MSN 1837 (M)

Amendment 2 Categorisation of Waters

Notice to all Owners, Operators and Masters.

This Notice supersedes Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1837(M) Amendment 1.

09/10/17

Link

MGN 324

Amendment 1 Watchkeeping Safety – VHF Radio & AIS

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Pilots of Merchant Ships; Nautical Training Institutions; Owners and Skippers of Fishing Vessels, and Owners of Yachts and Pleasure Craft.

This Note replaces Marine Guidance Notes MGN 324 (M+F) (Correction) and MGN 324 (M+F) (Corrected)

05/10/17

Link

MGN 457 (M)

MGN 457 Oil recovery vessel code alternate arrangements

Notice to all Ship owners and operators of vessels, of any size, engaged in oil recovery operations; and those who may commission vessels to engage in such activity.

07/07/17

Link

MSN 1796 (M+F)

Amendment 3: Vessel Traffic Services - Designation of Vessel Traffic Services in the United Kingdom

Notice to all shipowners, Port and VTS Authorities, VTS Operators, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels and Skippers and Watchkeepers of Fishing and recreational Vessels.

This Notice revokes MSN 1796 (M+F), MSN 1796 (M+F) Amendment 1and MSN 1796 (M+F) Amendment 2.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (as amended) and Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 401: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the United Kingdom (as amended).

19/06/17

Link

MSN 1831

(M+F)

Vessel Traffic Monitoring Notification and Reporting Requirements for Ships and Ports

Notice to all operators, shipowners, charterers, managers, shipping agents, shippers of dangerous or polluting goods, pilots, port authorities, masters, and ships' officers, fishing vessel owners/operators and skippers, and owners/operators of traditional ships and leisure craft.

This notice replaces MSN 1817 and should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument (SI) 2004/2110 (as amended) and MGN 438.

26/04/17

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MGN 567 (M)

Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems, Survival Craft and Launching Appliances - Risk Mitigation for Single Point of Failure

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Builders, Recognised Organisations and Crew of UK Passenger Ships, and Service Stations and Manufacturers of Survival Craft.

This notice should be read with SOLAS Chapter III, S.I.1999/2721 as amended, S.I.1999/2723 as amended, Directive 2009/45/EC as amended, and S.I.2000/2687 as amended and MSN1823.

11/04/17

Link

MGN 568 (M)

Surveys - Alternative Compliance Scheme

Notice to all operators, shipowners, masters and UK Recognised Organisations.

This notice replaces MGN 537. This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1672 (as amended), MSN 1751 (as amended) and MSN 1848.

31/03/17

Link

MGN 561 (M)

Surveys - Enhanced Authorisation Scheme

Notice to all operators, shipowners, masters and UK Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1672 (as amended), MSN 1751 (as amended) and MSN 1848.

31/03/17

Link

MGN 546 (M)

In Water Surveys

Notice to all shipowners, superintendents, Masters, Recognised Organisations, ship builders and repairers, diving and survey companies.

This notice replaces MGN 217 (M).

31/03/17

Link

MGN 566 (M+F)

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits

Notice to all Shipowners, Employers, Ship masters and Seafarers.

This notice should be read with MSN 1842(M) and replaces MGN 448(M), MGN 565 (M) and MGN 565 (M) Corrigendum.

07/02/17

Link

MSN 1875 (M)

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants in Packaged Form: Amendment 38-16 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Agents, Charterers, Cargo Packers, Cargo Consolidators, Hauliers, Freight Forwarders, Shippers, Consignors, Training Providers, Inspectors of Cargoes, Port Authorities and Terminal Operators and others involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea.

This notice takes effect from 1st January 2017 and replaces MSN 1854 (M).

23/12/16

Link

MGN 520 (M)

HUMAN ELEMENT GUIDANCE - PART 2 The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People Factors in

Maritime Safety

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterways Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Human Element Guidance series of MGNs, "The Human Element - a guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry" and other maritime human element publications.

21/12/16

Link

MGN 557 (M+F)

Marine Equipment - Marine Equipment Directive - Market Surveillance - Strategy, Reporting and Enforcement

This Guidance Note gives information regarding the MCA’s policy for enforcing the requirements of the Marine Equipment Directive (commonly known as ‘Market Surveillance’).

This note should be read with The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 and the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. This note replaces MGN 178 (M+F).

02/12/16

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MGN 559 (M+F)

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016

Notice to all shipowners, employers, masters, seafarers, skippers, and crew of fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016.

31/10/16

Link

MGN 434

(M+F)

Amendment 1 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Training and Certification of VTS Personnel

Notice to all Port and VTS Authorities, prospective and current VTS Personnel, Maritime Training Organisations, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels and Skippers and Watchkeepers of Fishing and Recreational Vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 401 (Amendment 2) on issues of VTS policy other than training. This notice replaces MGN 434.

13/10/16

Link

MGN 553 (M+F)

Life-Saving Appliances - Inflatable Non-SOLAS Liferafts, Lifejackets, Marine Evacuation Systems,

Danbuoys and Lifebuoys - Technical Standards and Servicing Requirements

Notice to all Owners and Operators of Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Domestic Passenger ships with non-SOLAS MES; Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Service Station Personnel for all Products within the Scope of this Note.

This Note replaces MGN 499 (M+F) for non-SOLAS inflatable LSA on UK commercial vessels where these are permitted.

03/10/16

Link

MGN 556 (M+F)

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 2001

Notice to all shipowners, managers, masters and crew of merchant ships and fishing Vessels.

This note should be read with Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 2001 This note replaces MSN 1763 (M+F).

16/09/16

Link

MGN 543 (M+F)

Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) - Guidance on UK Navigational Practice, Safety and Emergency Response.

Notice to Other UK Government Departments, Offshore Renewable Energy Developers, Offshore Transmission Owners, Port Authorities, Ship owners, Masters, Ships’ Officers, Fishermen and Recreational Sailors.

This notice replaces MGN 371 and should be read in conjunction with the following MCA documents: Marine Guidance Note “Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) - Guidance to Mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs”, and Methodology for Assessing the Marine Navigational Safety Risks & Emergency Response of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations”.

19/08/16

Link

MGN 432 (M+F)

Safety during Transfers of Persons to and from Ships

Notice to all Owners, Operators and Masters of Merchant Ships, Large Commercial Yachts, Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Pleasure Vessels.

This amendment to MGN 432 also replaces MGN 127.

18/07/16

Link

MGN 548 (M+F)

Life-Saving Appliances - Inflatable SOLAS Certificated Liferafts, Lifejackets, Marine Evacuation Systems, and repair of Inflated Rescue Boats - Servicing Requirements and Approved Service Stations

Notice to all Owners and Operators of Merchant Ships; Owners and Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels, and Pleasure Vessels. Manufacturers and Service Station Personnel for all SOLAS certificated life-saving appliances.

17/07/16

Link

MGN 534 (M+F)

Guidance on the implementation of the SOLAS VI Regulation 2 amendment requiring the verification of the gross mass of packed containers

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators and Managers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Vessels, Agents, Charterers, Cargo Packers and Consolidators, Hauliers, Freight Forwarders, Shippers, Consignors, Training Providers, Inspectors of Cargoes, Port Authorities, Terminal Operators and others involved in the transport of containers.

12/05/16

Link

MSN 1735 (M+F)

Amendment 10: Type – Approval of Marine Equipment (UK Nominated Bodies)

Notice to all Manufacturers, Shipbuilders, Ship-owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Designers and Marine Consultants, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and Owners of Yachts and Pleasure Craft.

This Notice amends Merchant Shipping Notice No. MSN 1735 (M+F) and revokes MSN 1735 (M+F) Amendment 9

07/05/16

Link

MSN 1734 (M+F)

Amendment 10: Approval of Marine Equipment (EC Notified Bodies)

Notice to all Manufacturers, Shipbuilders, Ship-owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Designers and Marine Consultants, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels and Owners of Yachts and Pleasure Craft.

This Notice amends Merchant Shipping Notice No. MSN 1734 (M+F) and revokes MSN 1735 (M+F) Amendment 9

07/05/16

Link

MGN 550 (M+F)

Electrical Installations - Guidance for Safe Design, Installation and Operation of Lithium-ion Batteries

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Officers of Ships, Ship Designers and Shipbuilders of Vessels fitted with or intended to be fitted with Lithium ion Batteries

28/04/16

Link

MGN 552 (M)

Cargo Stowage and Securing - Safe Stowage and Securing of Specialised Vehicles

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators, Terminal Operators, Port Authorities, Classification Societies, Masters, Officers and Crews of Merchant Ships and all Other Parties concerned.

This notice should be read with The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999; MCA Roll-on/Roll-off Ships-Stowage and Securing of Vehicles Code of Practice; MGN 418 (M) Roll-on/Roll-off Ships: Stowage and Securing of Vehicles; Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code); and Chapters VI and VII of SOLAS.

22/04/16

Link

MGN 547 (M)

Solid Bulk Cargoes – Safe Carriage of Bauxite

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators, Terminal Operators, Port Authorities, Classification Societies, Agents, Charterers, Shippers, Consignors, Training Providers, masters, officers and crews of merchant ships and all other parties involved in the transportation of solid bulk cargoes by sea.

22/04/16

Link

MGN 542 (M)

The Hovercraft Code

Notice to all Manufacturers, Ship-owners, Masters and Surveyors of Hovercraft.

22/12/15

Link

MGN 541 (M+F)

Life-Saving Appliances - Lifeboats and Rescue Boats - Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (LRRS)

Notice to all Ship-owners, Masters, Recognised Organisations, Deck Officers, Manufacturers and service agents of lifeboats and launching appliances.

30/10/15

Link

MGN 540 (M+F)

Life-Saving Appliances - Lifeboats and Rescue Boats - Fitting of 'Fall Preventer Devices' to Reduce the Danger of Accidental Hook Release

Notice to all Ship-owners, Masters, Deck Officers, Recognised Organisations, Manufacturers of lifeboats and launching appliances and Training establishments.

This notice replaces MGN 445 (M+F).

30/10/15

Link

MGN 539 (M)

Carriage of the Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators and Managers, Masters and Seafarers.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe Working Practices) (Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2015.

23/09/15

Link

MGN 474 (M)

Retention of Crew Agreements for Vessels not subject to the Maritime Labour Convention requirement to have Seafarer Employment Agreements

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators and Managers, Employers, Masters, Officers and Seafarers on ships and other sea-going vessels which are not subject to the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 requirement, to have individual Seafarer Employment Agreements for each seafarer instead of crew agreements.

This MGN replaces MGN 148(M) for ships and MGN 149(M) for yachts which are not subject to the Maritime Labour Convention.

23/09/15

Link

MGN 538 (M)

Pleasure Vessels - Guidance and Applicable UK Regulations

Notice to all Ship-builders, Ship-owners, Operators and Skippers of Pleasure Vessels.

This Note replaces MGN 489 (M), as amended.

15/09/15

Link

Recent Marine Information Notes (MINS)

Number

Title

Date Published / Updated

Link

MIN 661 (M)

Cruise restart - vessel inspection guidance

29/06/22

Link

MIN 662 (M+F) Amendment 1

Ofcom requirement for protecting the general public from radio emissions

08/06/22

Link

MIN 524 (M+F)

Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency

31/05/22

Link

MIN 671 (M) Amendment 1

Food safety and hygiene accepted qualifications

30/05/22

Link

MIN 609 (M+F) Amendment 2

Implementation of electronic certificates

17/05/22

Link

MIN 538 Amendment 4 (M)

Codes of Practice – Authorisation of Certifying Authorities

06/05/22

Link

MIN 654 (M)

Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1

06/04/22

Link

MIN 653 (M)

Deck Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1

06/04/22

Link

MIN 676 (M+F)

Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures for MCA Written Examinations

05/04/22

Link

MIN 674 (M) Amendment 1

Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

01/04/22

Link

MIN 675

Updated Guidance on Booking Oral Exams, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Exam Process

28/03/22

Link

MIN 593 (F) Amendment 1

Vessel Modifications – Pre-approval by MCA

15/02/22

Link

MIN 575 (F) Amendment 1

ILO Work in Fishing Convention Medical Certification - Application to Existing Fishermen "Grandfather Rights"

14/12/21

Link

MIN 671 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Accepted Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship's Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley

Notice to all all Shipowners, Masters, Crew Agents, Officers, Seafarers and other ship board personnel.

This note should be read with Part 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1846 (M) Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Food and Catering: Ship's Cooks and Catering Staff.

This MIN replaces MIN 648(M) and expires 30th November 2022.

30/11/21

Link

MIN 672 (M)

Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers - amendment 6 2021

This notice provides details of the 2021 amendments to the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (“the code”, also “COSWP”).

The code covers the regulatory framework and provides best practice guidance for health and safety on board ship. It also gives guidance on safety management and identifies statutory duties underlying the advice and includes practical information for safe working on board.

24/11/21

Link

MIN 616 Amendment 6

COVID-19: Guidance on minimising risk to ships’ crews and other maritime sector workers

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterways Vessels.

This notice should be read with This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, as amended.

This MIN expires 31st January 2022.

15/11/21

Link

MIN 670

The Extended Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) fund during the COVID-19 period - further extension (2021)

Notice to all shipowners, masters, deck and engineering officers and ratings of merchant vessels and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MGN 455, MIN 611 (Amendment 2), MIN 615, MIN 624 (Amendment 1) and MIN 655.

This MIN expires 31 October 2024.

09/11/21

Link

MIN 632 Amendment 5

COVID-19 Extension of seafarer Employment Agreements

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Manning Agents and Seafarers.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Standards for Seafarers, etc) Regulations 2014 and replaces MIN 632 (M) Amendment 4.

This MIN expires 30th November 2021.

29/09/21

Link

MIN 669 (M+F)

Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime

Notice to all ship operators and verifiers.

This notice should be read with The Merchant Shipping (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Carbon Dioxide Emissions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018.

This MIN expires 31st December 2022.

17/09/21

Link

MIN 554 (M) Amendment 4

Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2021-2

This notice sets out dates for the IALA V103 courses and Local Port Services (LPS) courses programmed for UK Port and Harbour Authorities at MCA accredited training organisations between September 2021 and July 2022.

19/08/21

Link

MIN 665 (M+F)

Navigation: Cessation of DGPS Service Around UK Coast

Notice to all Ship Owners, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels, Fishing Vessel Skippers, Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts, Pleasure Vessels and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This MIN expires 31 December 2022.

09/08/21

Link

MIN 632 (M) Amendment 4

COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Manning Agents and Seafarers.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Standards for Seafarers, etc) Regulations 2014 and replaces MIN 632(M) Amendment 3.

This MIN expires 30th September 2021.

06/08/21

Link

MIN 668 (F)

Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 637 (F) from 1 September 2021.

This MIN expires 31 August 2022.

05/08/21

Link

MIN 667 (M+F)

Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of Commercially Operated Yachts, Large Private Yachts and Sail Training Vessels and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice should be read with MIN 639 (M+F) and replaces MIN 639 (M+F).

This MIN expires 31 August 2022.

05/08/21

Link

MIN 666 (M)

Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 638 (M) from 1 September 2021.

This MIN expires 31 August 2022.

05/08/21

Link

MIN 636 (M+F) Amendment 2

Iridium GMDSS Recognised Mobile Satellite Service

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters and Surveyors.

This MIN expires 31 July 2022.

05/08/21

Link

MIN 616 (M+F) Amendment 6

COVID-19: Guidance on Minimising Risk to Ships’ Crews and Other Maritime Sector Workers

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterways Vessels

This notice should be read with This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, as amended and replaces MGN 616 (M+F Amendment 5).

This MIN expires on 30th September 2021.

21/07/21

Link

MIN 662 (M+F)

Ofcom requirement for protecting the general public from radio emissions: General information for vessels (ship station licence holders)

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Radio Operators, Ship Station Radio License Holders.

This MIN expires June 2022.

07/07/21

Link

MIN 618 (M+F)

COVID-19: Guidance on the reporting of occupational diseases

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterways Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, as amended.

This MIN expires 31st October 2021.

07/07/21

Link

MIN 664 (M)

Safety Climate Tool (SCT) for the Maritime Industry

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterway Vessels.

This MIN expires 8th July 2022

02/07/21

Link

MIN 663 (F)

Guidance on the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on fishers’ wellbeing

Notice to all commercial fishing vessel owners, employers, managing agents, skippers and crew.

18/06/21

Link

MIN 658 (M) Amendment 2

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: COVID-19: Acceptance of online delivered Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering courses for Ship’s Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Crew Agents, Officers, Seafarers and other ship board personnel.

This notice should be read with MIN 648(M).

This MIN expires on 31st August 2021.

16/06/21

Link

MIN 654 (M)

Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus – To Be Applied From 01 November 2021

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1857, MSN 1859, MSN 1860 and replaces MGN 69.

This MIN expires 01 May 2022.

13/05/21

Link

MIN 653 (M)

Deck Oral Exam Syllabus – To Be Applied From 01 November 2021

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1856, MIN 620 and replaces MGN 69.

This MIN expires 01 May 2022.

13/05/21

Link

MIN 614 (M+F) Amendment 3

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – UK Ship Register approach to registration services for UK Vessels

Notice to all Ship operators, shipowners, managers, maritime authorities, masters, ships' officers and surveyors.

This MIN expires 30 September 2021.

30/04/21

Link

MIN 523 (M)

Life-Saving Appliances - Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) - UK Over Capacity and Servicing Exemption

Notice to all Owners and Operators of United Kingdom Domestic Passenger Ships of Class III to VI(A), ORL Manufacturers and ORL Service Station.

This Note replaces MGN 499 (M+F) for the UK Policy on ORL over capacity liferafts and the UK ORL servicing exemption.

This MIN expires 25 April 2026.

27/04/21

Link

MIN 657 (M+F) Amendment 1

The United Kingdom List of approved Ship Recycling Facilities

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Master and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Recognised Organisations

This notice should be read in conjunction with the following:

MGN 633 Amendment 1 - Ship Recycling: Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2018

The Ship Recycling (Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations (SI) 2018 No.1122

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/277)

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI) 2020 No.1429 (2020 EU exit Regulations).

This MIN expires 29th January 2022.

22/04/21

Link

MIN 538 (M) Amendment 3

Codes of Practice - Authorisation of Certifying Authorities

Notice to all Owners, Operators and Skippers of Small Vessels in Commercial Use and Certifying Authorities of this type of Vessel.

This notice should be read with the Small Commercial Vessel Codes, Police Boat Codes and MGN 280 (M). This notice replaces MIN 538 Amendment 2 (M).

This MIN expires on 1st April 2022.

20/04/21

Link

MIN 661 (M)

MIN 661 (M) Cruise restart - Vessel inspection guidance

Notice to all Surveyors, Ship Operators, Port Authorities, Masters, Officers and Crew.

This MIN expires on 31 December 2021.

31/03/21

Link

MIN 660 (M)

MIN 660 (M) Solid Bulk Cargoes - Safe Carriage of Bauxite

Notice to all ship owners, ship operators, terminal operators, port authorities, classification societies, agents, charterers, shippers, consignors, training providers, masters, officers and crews of merchant ships and all other parties involved in the transportation of solid bulk cargoes by sea.

This notice should be read with MIN 652 and replaces MGN 547.

This MIN expires 31 December 2021

31/03/21

Link

MIN 659 (M+F)

Information on implementation period for MSN 1905 (M+F) Ships' Medical Stores (which replaces MSN 1768 (M+F))

Notice to all Shipowners, Agents, Master, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Seafarers and Approved training providers.

This notice should be read with MSN 1905 (M+F) 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).

This MIN expires March 2022.

22/03/21

Link

MIN 588 (M+F) Amendment 1

Codes of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Noise and Vibration on Ships

Notice to all shipowners, large yacht owners, fishing vessel owners, fleet managers, safety managers, training managers, masters, yacht masters, skippers, training colleges and training organisations.

This notice replaces MIN 588 (M+F).

This MIN expires 8th March 2022.

14/03/21

Link

MIN 611 (M)

Amendment 2

Guidance and Information to Follow in the Event of COVID-19 Outbreak Impacting UK Seafarer Services

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Officers and all those concerned with seafarer training.

This MIN expires 31 December 2021.

08/03/21

Link

MIN 656 (M)

Understanding the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on seafarer wellbeing

Notice to all Shipowners, ship operators, shipping managers, shipping agents and Masters.

This MIN expires 1 March 2022.

02/03/21

Link

MIN 609 (M+F) Amendment 1

Implementation of Electronic Certificates

Notice to all Ship operators, shipowners, managers, maritime authorities, masters, ships' officers and surveyors.

This MIN expires 28th February 2022.

16/02/21

Link

MIN 652 (M)

Solid Bulk Cargoes - Adoption of Amendment 05-19 of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

Notice to all ship owners, ship operators, terminal operators, port authorities, classification societies, agents, charterers, shippers, consignors, training providers, masters, officers and crews of merchant ships and all other parties involved in the transportation of solid bulk cargoes by sea.

This MIN expires 31st December 2021.

01/02/21

Link

MIN 655 (M+F)

New Style Certificates for UK Seafarers and those working Onboard UK Ships

Notice to all Shipowners, Owners, Masters, Officers, Cadets and those concerned with maritime training.

This MIN should be read with MIN 620.

This MIN expires 14 January 2022.

31/01/21

Link

MIN 590 Amendment 4 (M+F)

United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment following the transition period

Notice to all

- Manufacturers and Distributors of Marine Equipment

- Masters, Officers and Skippers of: Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels,

Small Commercial Vessels and Pleasure Vessels

- Ship: Builders, Designers, Operators, Owners and Managers

- Marine Consultants, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities and

Approved and Nominated Bodies

This notice should be read with The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 SI 2016/1025 (“the Regulations”) as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/470 and by the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment) (UK and US Mutual Recognition Agreement) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, MSN 1874 Amendment 4 (M+F), MGN 544 (M+F) and MGN 607 (M+F). This MIN expires 31 January 2023.

This MIN updates and replaces MIN 590 Amendment 3.

30/12/20

Link

MIN 651 (M)

Amendments to MARPOL Annex II and the Introduction of Amendments in the 2020 Edition of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

Notice to all MARPOL Annex II surveyors, ship owners, ship operators, ship managers, masters, shippers and terminal operators involved in the shipment, loading and unloading of MARPOL Annex II substances.

This MIN expires 31st December 2021

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23/12/20

Link

MIN 619 (M)

Notice of General Exemption for workboats built before 21st July 1968 which are 24 meters or more in length and less than 150 gross tons

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Surveyors and Certifying Authorities of workboats built before 21 July 1968.

This notice should be read with The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice, MGN 280, and the Workboat Code Edition 2.

This MIN expires 1 December 2025.

22/12/20

Link

MIN 649 (M) Amendment 1

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: Amendment 2020

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters and seafarers

This notice replaces MIN 601(M) and MGN 649(M).

This MIN expires 30th November 2021.

21/12/20

Link

MIN 620 (M) Amendment 1

Update on Online Oral Exams and the Future Issue of Notice of Eligibilities During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period

Notice to all Shipowners, Owners, Masters, Officers, Cadets and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MIN 620 (M) and should be read with MGN 69, MSN 1856, MSN 1857, MSN 1858, MSN 1859 and MSN1860.

This MIN expires 20 November 2021.

15/12/20

Link

MIN 648 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Recognised Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship's Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Crew Agents, Officers, Seafarers and other ship board personnel

This note should be read with Part 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1846 (M) Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Food and Catering: Ship's Cooks and Catering Staff.

This MIN replaces MIN 605(M) and expires 30th November 2021.

25/11/20

Link

MIN 600 (M+F)

Amendment 1

The Ship Captain's Medical Guide 23rd Edition

Notice to all shipowners, fishing vessel owners, managers, masters and skippers, seafarers and training providers.

This notice replaces MIN 600 (M+F) and expires 30 November 2021.

25/11/20

Link

MIN 645 (M+F) Amendment 1

Inventory of Hazardous Materials Certification for UK Ships Subject to Port State Control at EU Ports

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Master and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the following:

Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC.

The Ship Recycling (Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations (SI) 2018 No.1122

The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/277).

This MIN expires on 5th November 2021.

17/11/20

Link

MIN 647 (M)

Incorporation of Cyber Security Measures within Safety Management Systems

Notice to all Surveyors, recognised organisations, Certifying Authorities, ship operators, ship owners, masters, officers and crew.

This MIN expires 31st December 2021.

09/11/20

Link

MIN 644 (M+F)

Approval and Acceptance of Electronic Record Books and Recording Requirements under MARPOL

Notice to all Maritime Authorities, Recognised Organisations, Equipment Manufacturers, Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Ship Managers, Masters, Ships' Officers and Surveyors.

This notice should be read with Resolution MEPC.312(74) Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Record Books under MARPOL; Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019; Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018; Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Garbage) Regulations 2020; The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008.

This MIN expires 1st November 2020.

27/10/20

Link

MIN 624 Amendment 1

The Extended Support for Maritime training (SMarT) Fund During the COVID-19 Period – Extension Amendment 1

Notice to all ship owners and managers, masters, deck and engineering officers and ratings of merchant vessels and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MGN 455 and MIN 615.

This MIN expires 14 October 2021.

20/10/20

Link

MIN 641(M)

Navigation: Port Marine Safety Code Compliance Submission for 2021-2024

Notice to all Harbour Masters, UK Ports, Harbour Authorities, Marinas and all Representatives within the UK Port Sector.

This MIN expires 31 March 2021.

13/10/20

Link

MIN 640 (F)

Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less Than 15m LOA - Outfitting of Fishing Vessels of Less Than 7m LOA

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall.

This MIN expires on 9th October 2021.

12/10/20

Link

MIN 635 (M)

Wellbeing at Sea Publications

15/09/20

Link

MIN 639 (M+F)

Written Examination Dates 2020/21: Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of Commercially Operated Yachts, Large Private Yachts and Sail Training Vessels and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 598 (M+F) from 1 September 2020.

This MIN expires 31 August 2021

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14/09/20

Link

MIN 638 (M)

Written Examination Dates 2020/21: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 599 (M) from 1 September 2020.

This MIN expires 31 August 2021.

14/09/20

Link

MIN 637 (F)

Written Examination Dates 2020/21: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 597 (F) from 1 September 2020.

This MIN expires 31 August 2021

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14/09/20

Link

MIN 634 (M+F)

Instruments of Appointments – Fees

Notice to all Surveyors, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Ship Builders and Masters.

This MIN expires 1st September 2021.

04/09/20

Link

MIN 633 (M)

The Bureau International des Containers et du Transport Intermodal Global Container Database and Approved Continuous Examination Programme Database

Notice to all UK container owners, operators and lessees, container ship owners, ship operators and terminal operators.

This MIN expires 30th June 2021.

31/07/20

Link

MIN 631 (M+F)

Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to Less than 24m Registered Length - Bilge Pumping Systems

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 629: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to Less than 24m Registered Length.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021.

13/07/20

Link

MIN 630 (M+F)

Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m LOA - Deck Equipment Emergency Stops

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021.

13/07/20

Link

MIN 629 (M+F)

Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m LOA - Carbon Monoxide Detection

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021.

13/07/20

Link

MIN 628 (M+F)

Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall to Less than 24m Registered Length - Use of Scantling Tables

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall and MGN 629: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to Less than 24m Registered Length.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021

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13/07/20

Link

MIN 627 (M+F)

Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m LOA - Hatch Drains

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021.

13/07/20

Link

MIN 626 (M+F)

Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m LOA - Freeing Ports

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021.

13/07/20

Link

MIN 625 (M+F)

Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m LOA - Reboarding Ladders

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Skippers of Fishing Vessels

This notice should be read with MGN 628: Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less than 15m Length Overall.

This MIN expires 21 July 2021.

13/07/20

Link

MIN 623 (M+F)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - MCA approach to a phased return to survey and certification activity

Notice to all Surveyors, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Authorised Persons, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Masters, Officers and Crew.

This notice should be read with MIN 612(M+F) as amended and MIN 622(M).

This MIN expires 1st June 2021.

06/07/20

Link

MIN 622 (M+F)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Use of alternative measures for the completion of surveys on internationally trading UK registered ships

Notice to all Surveyors, Recognised Organisations, Authorised Persons, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Masters, Officers and Crew.

This notice should be read with MIN 612(M+F) as amended and MIN 623(M+F).

This MIN expires 1st June 2021

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06/07/20

Link

MIN 612 (M+F) Amendment 4

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - MCA approach to survey and certification of UK vessels

Notice to all Surveyors, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Authorised Persons, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Masters, Officers and Crew.

This MIN should be read in conjunction with MIN 622(M+F) and MIN 623(M+F).

This MIN expires 1st June 2021.

06/07/20

Link

MIN 608 (M+F) Amendment 1

MCA New Build Fishing Vessel Procedures from 21 July 2020

Notice to all Designers, Builders, Owners, Managing Agents, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with the Fishing Vessels (Code of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943 and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106, MSN1871 Amendment No.1 The Fishing Vessels Code of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and MSN1872 Amendment No.1 The Fishing Vessel Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of Fishing Vessels of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length.

This MIN expires on 30 March 2021

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11/05/20

Link

MIN 617 (M+F)

Closure of Inmarsat Fleet 77 Service

Notice to all owners, operators, masters, surveyors and radio operators for vessels using Inmarsat Fleet 77 services.

This MIN expires 31 March 2021

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27/04/20

Link

MIN 615 (M)

The Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund During the COVID-19 Period

Notice to all ship owners and managers, masters, deck and engineering officers and ratings of merchant vessels and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MGN 455.

This MIN expires 14 July 2020.

09/04/20

Link

MIN 610 (M+F)

MARPOL – Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 3 (Baltic and North Seas NOx Emission Control Areas and Bunker Delivery Note)

Notice to all Shipowners, Shipmanagers, Shipbuilders, Shiprepairers, Certifying Authorities, oil suppliers, Masters and Ship's Officers.

01/04/20

Link

MIN 542 (M+F) Amendment 1

Life-Saving Appliances - Recognised Distress Signals and Advertised Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Flares

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Port Operators, Harbour Masters, Yacht Skippers, Pleasure Vessel Users, Masters and owners of vessels operating on Inland Waterways, Fishing Vessel Skippers and Seafarers.

This note replaces MIN 542 and MIN 464 and should be read in conjunction with MGN 280 and MGN 599.

This MIN expires 01 Mar 2022.

30/03/20

Link

MIN 613 (M)

Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services – COVID-19 Impact and Safety Measures

Notice to all Port and VTS Authorities, VTS Personnel, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels, and Skippers and Watch Keepers of Fishing and Recreational Craft.

This Note should be read in conjunction with MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 2.

This MIN expires 31 December 2020 or advised otherwise.

20/03/20

Link

MIN 607 (M+F)

Port and Terminal Refusal of Requests to Conduct Boat Drills

Notice to all Ship Owners, Managers, Masters and Operators.

This notice should be read in conjunction with: Chapter III, Regulations 19.3.4.3 and 19.3.4.6 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS).

25/02/20

Link

MIN 606 (M)

Notification of suspension for some UK Certification of Competency holders

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Officers and all those concerned with seafarer training.

This notice should be read with MIN 602.

This MIN expires 06 January 2023.

15/01/20

Link

MIN 605 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Recognised Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship's Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Crew Agents, Officers, Seafarers and other ship board personnel

This MIN replaces MIN 583 (M) and expires 30th November 2020.

20/12/19

Link

MIN 604 (M+F)

NAVIGATION: Safe and Responsible Anchoring Practices – Avoiding Damage to Submarine Cables and Pipelines

Notice to all Masters; Ship operators & Managers; Skippers of Fishing Vessels and Small Commercially Operated Vessels and Yachts; and Pleasure Craft.

This MIN expires 31 December 2021.

20/12/19

Link

MIN 599 (M)

Written Examination Dates 2019/20: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 574 (M) from 1 September 2019.

This MIN expires 31 August 2020.

26/11/19

Link

MIN 598 (M+F)

Written Examination Dates 2019/20: Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of Commercially Operated Yachts, Large Private Yachts and Sail Training Vessels and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 573 (M) from 1 September 2019.

This MIN expires 31 August 2020.

26/11/19

Link

MIN 597 (F)

Written Examination Dates 2019/20: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 572 (F) from 1 September 2019.

This MIN expires 31 August 2020.

26/11/19

Link

MIN 601 (M)

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: Amendment 2019

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters and seafarers.

This notice replaces MIN 584 (M).

This MIN expires 30th November 2020

08/11/19

Link

MIN 603 (M+F)

Refurbishment of Liverpool Marine Office and Coastal Operations Base

Notice to all Ship and Fishing Vessel Owners, Ship Operators & Managers and other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Ratings of Merchant Ships; and Skippers and crew of Fishing Vessels; Small Commercially Operated Vessels and Yachts with Crew and Maritime Training Colleges.

This MIN expires 6th January 2019

28/10/19

Link

MIN 602 (M)

New Guidance and Deadline for the Notification of Assessment Requirement for Some UK Certificate of Competency Holders

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Officers and all those concerned with seafarer training.

This MIN replaces MIN 591.

This MIN expires on 30 September 2020.

01/10/19

Link

MIN 595 (M)

Update on Training Requirements for those Serving on Ships Subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF), those that Operate in Polar Waters, and Passenger Ships

Notice to all ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1866.

This MIN expires 31 August 2021

17/09/19

Link

MIN 594 (M)

Changes to Examinations leading to a Restricted Engineering UK Certificate of Competency

Notice to all Ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1857, MSN 1859 and MIN 524 and replaces MIN 552 and Min 565.

This Min expires on 31st June 2020.

31/07/19

Link

MIN 591 (M)

Notification of Assessment Requirement for some UK Certificate of Competency Holders

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Officers and all those concerned with seafarer training.

This MIN expires 25 March 2021

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26/03/19

Link

MIN 585(M)

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) – Annex I (Prevention of Pollution by Oil) – Amending Resolutions since 2004

Notice to all Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Classification Societies.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019 and MGN 603(M).

This MIN may be withdrawn when the amendments become available on UK Treaties online (http://treaties.fco.gov/treaties/treaty.htm).

28/01/19

Link

MIN 586 (M)

Introduction of a UK Long-range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) Collaborative Data Centre

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters and Shipping Companies.

This MIN expires 15 January 2020.

15/01/19

Link

MIN 592 (M)

The Differences between the Technical Standards Contained in Workboat Code Industry Working Group Technical Standard and Workboat Code Edition 2

Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, crews, masters of small commercial workboats, and Certifying Authorities.

This notice should be read with MSN 1892.

This MIN expires 1 May 2023.

09/01/19

Link

MIN 584 (M)

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: Amendment 2018

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters and seafarers.

This notice replaces Marine Information Note MIN 561 (M).

This MIN expires 30th November 2019.

10/12/18

Link

MIN 582 (M+F)

Change to Inmarsat Satellite Services including GMDSS – Amendment 1

Notice to all owners, operators, masters and radio operators for vessels using Inmarsat Satellite Services.

This MIN expires 1st February 2019.

27/11/18

Link

MIN 583 (M)

MLC 2006 food and catering recognised qualifications in food hygiene or food safety catering for ship's cooks and others processing food in the galley

Notice to shipowners, masters, crewing agents, officers, seafarers, and other shipboard personnel.

This MIN replaces MIN 559 (M) and expires 30th November 2019.

This note should be read with Part 8 of the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention)(minimum requirements for seafarers etc.) regulations 2014 and merchant shipping notice MSN 1846 (M) maritime labour convention 2006, food and catering: ship’s cooks and catering staff.

23/11/18

Link

MIN 575 (F)

ILO Work in Fishing Convention - Medical Certification - Application to Existing Fishermen (“Grandfather Rights”)

Notice to all fishing vessel owners, operators and managers; employers of fishermen; skippers, officers and fishermen on fishing vessels.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018, Merchant Shipping Notice 1883 (F) and MSN 1886 (M+F). This MGN expires 30 November 2023.

02/11/18

Link

MIN 579 (M)

Guidance for measures to prevent fires in Engine Rooms and Cargo Pump Rooms

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Designers, Ship Builders, Surveyors, Masters, Officers and Ratings.

This MIN expires 30 August 2020

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26/10/18

Link

MIN 580

New route to an UK Officer of the Watch (OOW) yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1858.

This MIN expires 30th September 2023.

10/10/18

Link

MIN 571 (M)

Navigation: Port Marine Safety Code Compliance Submission for 2018 – 2021

Notice to all Harbour Masters, UK Ports, Harbour Authorities, Marinas and all Representatives within the UK Port Sector

This MIN expires 16 February 2019

27/09/18

Link

MIN 576 (M)

Passenger Ships on Categorised Waters – MCA Contact Details for SAR Co-Operation Plans

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators and Masters of passenger ships operating solely on UK categorised waters.

This notice should be read with MSN 1823 (either the original version or Edition 2, Amendment 1) or, for older ships, the relevant sets of regulations and guidance.

This MIN expires on 31 October 2019.

05/9/18

Link

MIN 573 (M+F)

Written examination dates 2018/19: Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of commercially operated yachts, large private yachts and sail training vessels and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 551 (M) from 1 September 2018.

This MIN expires 31 August 2019

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03/09/18

Link

MIN 574 (M)

Written examination dates 2018/19: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 549 (M) from 1 September 2018.

This MIN expires 31 August 2019.

28/08/18

Link

MIN 572 (F)

Written examination dates 2018/19: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 550 (F) from 1 September 2018.

This MIN expires 31 August 2019.

28/08/18

Link

MIN 569 (M+F)

Ballast Water Management - The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Fishing Vessel Owners, Port and Harbour Authorities, UK Recognised Organisations and Surveyors.

This notice replaces MIN 544.

This MIN expires one year from its issue.

11/07/18

Link

MIN 495 (M)

Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work

Notice to all operators and masters of all vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1853.

This MIN expires on 4 April 2020.

07/06/18

Link

MIN 567 (M)

Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT)

Notice to all Ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1857, MSN 1859 and MIN 524 and replaces MIN 552

This MIN expires 1st July 2021

13/04/18

Link

MIN 565 (M)

Changes to SQA Engineering Examinations leading to a UK Certificate of Competency

Notice to all ship owners and managers, masters, deck and engineering officers and ratings of merchant vessels and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MGN 455

This MIN expires 31 July 2018.

13/04/18

Link

MIN 566 (M + F)

Relocation and renaming of Harwich Marine Office

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and managers, Masters and Merchant Seafarers and domestic vessel operators.

This MIN expires 01 December 2018

27/03/18

Link

MIN 560 (M)

Amending Resolutions - Load Line Convention

Notice to all shipowners, masters, shipbuilders, Recognised Organisations,

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (International Load Line Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 and MGN 579(M).

13/02/18

Link

MIN 486 (M)

Maritime training - extra funds of up to £3 million

This notice replaces MIN 470 and should be read with MGN 455.

MIN 486 has been extended and remains valid until 31 March 2019.

The new email address (part 7.7 of MIN 486) for the MNTP has been changed to dstevens@ukchamberofshipping.com

01/02/18

Link

MIN 466 (M)

Support for maritime training scheme: additional guidance

This notice has therefore been extended and remains valid until 31 March 2019, further information regarding the additional funding can be found in MIN 486 (M).

This notice is for all merchant ship owners and managers, masters, deck and engineering officers and ratings of merchant vessels, and those concerned with maritime training.

01/02/18

Link

MIN 564 (M)

Colour Assessment and Diagnosis (CAD) test

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers, employers of seafarers, master, officers and seafarers on sea going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with Merchant Shipping Notice 1839 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Medical Certification Regulations 2010 and the Corrigendum to MSN 1839 (M).

This MIN details the way in which the MCA will be ceasing to conduct Holmes Wright B Lantern (HWB) supplementary tests for colour vision for Deck Personnel at Marine Offices and moving to the Colour Assessment and Diagnosis (CAD) test conducted by external bodies.

31/01/18

Link

MIN 563 (M)

Changes to MCA education and training requirements for obtaining a UK Certificate of Competency

Notice to all MCA-Approved Nautical Colleges, Ship Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and all those concerned with maritime training. This notice should be read with MSN 1856, MSN 1857, MIN 511 and replaces MIN 530. This MIN expires 20 October 2021

11/01/18

Link

MIN 561 (M)

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: Amendment 2017

Notice to all Shipowers, ship operators, and managers, masters and seafarers.

This notice replaces Marine Information Note MIN 532 (M) This MIN expires 12 December 2018

03/01/18

Link

MIN 558 (F)

FISHING SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE: Helping to improve the management of safety on Fishing Vessels.

Notice to all Owners, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels.

This notice should be read with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1999 No. 2962, MSN 1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels, MSN 1872, The Code of Safe Working Practices for the Construction and Use of 15m Length Overall to less than 24m Registered Length Vessels, and MSN 1873, The Code of Practice for the Construction and Safe Operation of Fishing Vessels of 24m Registered length and over. This MIN expires 15 November 2018

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16/11/17

Link

MIN 559 (M)

MLC 2006 Food and catering - recognised qualifications

Notice to all Shipowners, Crewing Agents, Masters, Officers, Seafarers and other shipboard personnel.

This note should be read with Part 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1846 (M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Ship's Cooks and Catering Staff. This MIN replaces MIN 531 (Corrigendum) and expires 6 November 2018.

14/11/17

Link

MIN 556 (M)

Port Marine Safety Code Compliance Submission

Notice to all Harbour Masters, UK Ports, Harbour Authorities, Marinas and all Representatives within the UK Port Sector.

This MIN expires 30 September 2018.

26/09/17

Link

MIN 552 (M)

Changes to the Y4 and Y3 Auxiliary Equipment Module Requirements and the Subsequent Oral Examinations.

Notice to all Ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1859 and MIN 524. This MIN expires 1st July 2021.

17/08/17

Link

MIN 534 (M+F)

Marine Equipment Directive - IMO Approved Fire Test Laboratories - UK process for recognition

Notice to all Fire Test Laboratories, Notified Bodies and UK Nominated Bodies.

This MIN expires 1 December 2017.

10/08/17

Link

MIN 551 (M+F)

Written examination dates 2017/18: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of commercially operated yachts, large private yachts and sail training vessels and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 527 (M) and MIN 527 (M) (Corrigendum) from 1 September 2017. This MIN expires 31 August 2018.

26/06/17

Link

MIN 550 (F)

Written examination dates 2017/18: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 526 (F) from 1 September 2017. This MIN expires 31 August 2018.

26/06/17

Link

MIN 549(M)

Written examination dates 2017/18: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 525 (M) from 1 September 2017. This MIN expires 31 August 2018.

26/06/17

Link

MIN 548 (M+F)

Codes of practice for controlling risks due to noise and vibration on ships

Notice to all shipowners, large yacht owners, fishing vessel owners, fleet managers, safety managers, training managers, masters, yacht masters, skippers, training colleges and training organisations.

This notice replaces MIN 502 (M+F). This MIN expires 30 June 2019

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22/06/17

Link

MIN 544 (M+F)

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004.

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Fishing Vessel Owners, Port and Harbour Authorities, UK Recognised Organisations and Surveyors.

This MIN expires 1 April 2018.

22/06/17

Link

MIN 547 (M+F)

Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service amendment 1

This note provides information concerning Merchant Navy Medals for Meritorious Service and how to nominate those who have served or are serving in the Merchant Navy and fishing fleets.

26/05/17

Link

MIN 546 (M)

Seafarer fatigue - publication of two research projects 2017

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Managers, Masters, Officers, Crew, Manning Agents, Training Establishments and associated shore based organisations.

This notice should be read with MGN 505 (M). This MIN expires 31 May 2018.

18/05/17

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MIN 543 (M)

Sea Service Verification on Large Yachts

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1858, MSN 1859, MSN 1861 and MIN 524. This MIN expires 28 March 2022.

05/04/17

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MIN 541 (M+F)

Relocation of Ensign and Tyne Marine Office

Notice to all Ship and Fishing Vessel Owners, Ship Operators & Managers and other employers of seafarers; Masters, Officers and Ratings of Merchant Ships; and Skippers and crew of Fishing Vessels; Small Commercially operated Vessels and Yachts with Crew and Maritime Training Colleges.

This MIN expires 6th March 2018.

08/03/17

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MIN 539 (M)

MIN 539 (M) - Boatmasters' Licence Regulations: Information for boatmasters and crew members holding STCW basic training certificates after 1 January 2017.

Notice to all training centres, operators, masters and crew members of passenger vessels and non-passenger vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN 1853, MSN 1861, MSN 1865, MGN 203, MIN 522 and MIN 535. This MIN expires 6 February 2022.

20/02/17

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MIN 527 (M)

MIN 527 (M) Written examination dates 2016/17: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Engineer Officers and Crews of commercially operated yachts, large private yachts and sail training vessels and those concerned with Maritime Training

This notice replaces MIN 509 (M) from 1 September 2016. This MIN expires 31 August 2017.

20/02/17

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MIN 540 (M+F)

Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS): Revised reporting processes and introduction of the CERS Workbook.

Notice to all operators, shipowners, charterers, managers, shipping agents, shippers of dangerous or polluting goods, port authorities, port facility security officers, terminal operators, masters, ships' officers, pilots, fishing vessel owners/ operators and skippers and owners/operators of traditional ships and leisure craft.

This notice should be read in conjunction with Statutory Instrument No. 2004/2110 (as amended), No. 2003/1809 (as amended), MSN 1831, MGN 438, MGN 563 and Regulation (EC) 725/2004. This MIN expires on 6 February 2018.

14/02/17

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MIN 537 (M)

MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006: 2014 AMENDMENTS SHIPOWNER LIABILITY AND ABANDONMENT OF SEAFARERS

Notice to all shipowners, masters, seafarers, P&I Clubs, maritime insurance providers.

This notice replaces MIN 497(M). This notice should be read with MGN 480(M) and MGN 482 This MIN expires 31 December 2017 or when superseded, whichever is the sooner.

20/01/17

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MIN 531 (M)

MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006: Food and Catering: Recognised qualifications in food hygiene or food safety in catering for Ship's Cooks and others processing food in the galley

Notice to all shipowners, crewing agents, masters, officers, seafarers and other shipboard personnel.

This note should be read with Part 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1846 (M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Ships' Cooks and Catering Staff.

This MIN replaces MIN 513 (M) and expires 30 September 2017.

05/01/17

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MIN 536 (M+F)

Insurance: Amendment to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC)

Notice to all shipowners, operators, managers, masters and insurers of sea going vessels over 300 GT.

This MIN expires 30 November 2017.

04/01/17

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MIN 535 (M)

Final Clarification on the Requirements for Updating Ancillary & Safety Training and Completing Tanker Training

Notice to all Shipowners, Seafarers and all those concerned with Maritime Training.

This MIN replaces MIN 520 and should be read with MSN 1865 and MSN 1866. This MIN expires on the 14th December 2021.

16/12/16

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MIN 533 (M)

MIN 533 (M) Changes to ‘Advanced Sea Survival Course for Yachtsmen’

Note to all owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Ratings of commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1858, MSN 1859 and MIN 524. This MIN expires 28th November 2021.

01/12/16

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MIN 528 (M)

Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2016 – 2017

Notice to all UK Port and Harbour Authorities and those involved in VTS and Local Port Services Training.

This notice replaces MIN 510 This MIN expires 31 July 2017.

14/11/16

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MIN 532 (M)

MIN 532 (M) Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers - Amendment 2016

This notice replaces Marine Information Note MIN 512 (M+F).

This MIN expires 31 October 2017.

31/10/16

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MIN 529 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarers’ Employment Agreements

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

This notice should be read with Marine Guidance Note MGN 477 (M) and Part 4 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 (the "MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations").

21/10/16

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MIN 526 (F)

MIN 526 (F) Written examination dates 2016/17: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 508 (F) from 1 September 2016 This MIN expires 31 August 2017.

13/07/16

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MIN 525 (M)

Written examination dates 2016/17: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers and Seafarers in the Merchant Navy and those involved in Maritime Training.

This notice replaces MIN 507 (M) from 1 September 2016. This MIN expires 31 August 2017.

13/07/16

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MIN 524 (M+F)

Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency

Notice to all Ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1857, MSN 1859 and MSN 1865. This MIN expires 08th July 2021.

12/07/16

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MIN 522 (M)

Boatmasters' Licence Regulations: Maritime Studies Qualifications for Boatmasters' Licence applicants and crew members on domestic passenger vessels

Notice to all Training Centres, Operators, Masters and Crew members of passenger vessels and non-passenger vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.

This notice should be read with MSN 1853 (M) and MGN 203 (M). This MIN expires 11 April 2021.

29/04/16

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MIN 521 (M)

Amendments to MSN 1858 OOW Yacht Requirements to gain an Exemption from Completing the Training Record Book

Notice to all Owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1858. This MIN expires 06 February 2021.

23/02/16

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MIN 519 (M+F)

MARPOL - Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI - Chapter 3

Notice to all Ship-owners, Managers, Ship-builders, Ship-repairers, Certifying Authorities, Masters and Ship's Officers.

05/02/16

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MIN 517 (M+F)

Relocation of Orpington Marine Office

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators and Managers, Masters and Merchant Seafarers and domestic vessel operators.

This MIN expires 01 December 2016.

05/02/16

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MIN 520 (M)

Clarification on the Requirements for Updating Ancillary & Safety Training and Completing Tanker Training

Notice to all Ship-owners, Seafarers and all those concerned with Maritime Training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1865 and MSN 1866. This MIN expires 21 January 2021.

27/01/16

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MIN 518 (M)

Boatmasters’ Licence Regulations: Examination arrangements for the Port of London Local Knowledge Endorsement

Notice to all Operators and Masters of passenger vessels and non-passenger vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.

This notice should be read with MSN 1853 (M). This MIN expires 11 January 2021.

25/01/16

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MIN 515 (M+F)

Guidance for subscriptions to safety bulletins and MCA document notifications on GOV.UK

Notice to all Ship-Owners and Operators of UK Ships.

This MIN replaces MIN 496 from 31 November 2015 and expires 31 December 2017.

07/01/16

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MIN 516 (M)

SOLID BULK CARGOES - Adoption of Amendment 03-15 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators, Terminal operators, Port authorities, Classification societies, Agents, Charterers, Shippers, Consignors, Training providers, Masters, Officers and Crews of Merchant ships and all other parties involved in the transportation of solid bulk cargoes by sea.

16/12/15

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MIN 514 (M)

Codes of Practice - Authorisation of Certifying Authorities

Notice to all Ship-owners, Operators and Skippers of Small Vessels in Commercial Use and Certifying Authorities of this type of Vessel.

This notice should be read with the Small Commercial Vessel Codes, Police Boat Codes and MGN 280. This notice replaces MIN 456(M). This MIN expires November 2017.

11/12/15

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MIN 513 (M)

Maritime Labour Convention 2006: Food and Catering

Notice to all Ship-owners, Crewing Agents, Masters, Officers, Seafarers and other shipboard personnel.

This note should be read with Part 8, Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1846 (M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Ships' Cooks and Catering Staff. This MIN replaces MIN 479 (M) and expires 30 September 2016.

16/09/15

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MIN 512 (M+F)

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: New Edition

Notice to all Ship-owners, ship operators and managers, masters and seafarers.

This MIN expires 30 September 2016.

08/09/15

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