http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/rss-mca-logo.jpgMaritme and Coastguard Agencyhttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mnotices.htmMaritme and Coastguard AgencyMaritime and Coastguard Agency - Marine NoticesMGN 449 M - ELECTRICAL – Potential Hazards of Excessive Harmonic Distortion of Current and Voltage of Onboard Electrical SystemsThis MGN alerts interested parties to the potential hazards of excessive harmonic distortion of current and voltage of electrical systems onboard vesselshttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=A7C50CA1A514DCD2MIN 427 M - Lifejackets - Withdrawal of General Exemption to Carry Lifejackets on Class V Vessels on Inland LakesTo inform the industry that the previous provision from 1993 has been withdrawnhttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=75FA007D194E7E37MGN 448 M - Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as Amended Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol LimitsMost of the amendments affect training requirements, and will be dealt with elsewhere, but this notice explains the changes as they relate to medical certification, hours of rest and alcohol limits for seafarers.http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=2007E2EBA2D9E5B0MGN 446 M+F - The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking ExemptionsThis Marine Guidance note provides guidance on, and sets out the procedure for obtaining an exemption from the requirements of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Vibration at Work) Rhttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=87631683829F902DMGN 447 M+F - The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking ExemptionsThis Marine Guidance note provides guidance on, and sets out the procedure for obtaining an exemption from the requirements of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Control of Noise at Work)http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=8D7B17E208245D1EMGN 439 F - Survey Standards for 24m and Over Registered Length Fishing VesselsSurvey Standards for 24m and Over Registered Length Fishing Vesselshttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=2A70B09E46AF7537MIN 426 M+F - ECDIS – Testing for Apparent AnomaliesFor safety reasons, ECDIS users must test their systems and submit a response to IHO and the MCA without delay and no later than 30 April 2012.http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=F7599ABEC83F08B1MGN 445 M+F - Lifeboats: Fitting of 'Fall Preventer Devices' to Reduce the Danger of Accidental ON-load Hook ReleaseNew requirements from the(IMO),have introduced standards for all Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (LRRS), including those installed on existing shipshttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=8C7CC40809A38B0AMIN 424 M - Life-Saving Appliances; Lifeboats, Rigid Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and On-load Release Gear - Acceptance of Service SuppliersGuidance on the acceptance of Service Suppliers to life saving applianceshttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=62E9668A191741E1MIN 425 M+F - M-Notices: M-Notice Paper Subscription Service Ends 31 March 2012MIN to advise customers that the paper subscription service will end 31 March 2012 and M-Notices will be available electronically fochttp://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=C91E459D7E8E8895