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MGN 468 M

Document NameVoluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme
Document DescriptionNotice to all UK Port and Harbour Authorities, Shipowners and Operators engaged in towage work, Contractors and others conducting risk assessments of towage operations.
RevisionMarch 2013
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 MGN 468 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...
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MGN 467 M

Document NameMaritime Passenger Rights: Role of the National Enforcement Body
Document DescriptionIdentifies the role of the MCA as the Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body and also the role of the various voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies under EU Regulation 1177/2010
Revision01
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 MGN 467 M
Maritime Passenger Rights: Role of the National Enforcement Body
Identifies the role of the MCA as the Maritime Passenger Rights National Enforcement Body and also the role of the various voluntary UK Complaint Handling Bodies...
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MGN 465 M+F

Document NameNavigation - Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) - Annual Testing
Document DescriptionThe purpose of this MGN is to provide guidance on the United Kingdom implementation of the requirements of IMO document, MSC.1/Circ.1252, GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION S
RevisionFebruary 2013
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 MGN 465 M+F
Navigation - Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) - Annual Testing
The purpose of this MGN is to provide guidance on the United Kingdom implementation of the requirements of IMO document, MSC.1/Circ.1252, GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL...
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MGN 464 M+F

Document NameMGN 464
Document DescriptionMGN 464 addresses the weight increase of lifeboats and rescue boats caused by the ingress of water, and actions to be taken if this occurs.
Revision01
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 MGN 464 M+F
MGN 464
MGN 464 addresses the weight increase of lifeboats and rescue boats caused by the ingress of water, and actions to be taken if this occurs.
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MGN 463 M

Document NameMGN 463 (M)
Document DescriptionMGN463 deals with Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) training, servicing and deployments and includes a revised reporting form which will be used to assess MES performance.
Revision01
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 MGN 463 M
MGN 463 (M)
MGN463 deals with Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) training, servicing and deployments and includes a revised reporting form which will be used to assess MES...
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MGN 462 M+F

Document NamePollution - Entry into Force of the Energy Efficiency Design Index
Document DescriptionThis MGN provides an overview on the introduction of technical and operational measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships through amendments to Annex VI of MARPOL
RevisionJanuary 2013
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 MGN 462 M+F
Pollution - Entry into Force of the Energy Efficiency Design Index
This MGN provides an overview on the introduction of technical and operational measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships through amendments to...
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MGN 461 M

Document NameMGN 461 (M)
Document DescriptionEuropean Union Inland Waterways - Issue of European Vessel Identification Numbers (ENIs)
Revision11/12
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 MGN 461 M
MGN 461 (M)
European Union Inland Waterways - Issue of European Vessel Identification Numbers (ENIs)
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MGN 460 M+F

Document NameNew and Expectant Mothers: Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Medical Certification) Regulations 2010
Document DescriptionProvides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as they relate to new or expectant mothers. Many women continue to work while pregnant.
RevisionRev 01
NotesThis docuement replaces MGN 112
 MGN 460 M+F
New and Expectant Mothers: Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Medical Certification) Regulations 2010
Provides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 as they relate to new or expectant mothers. Many women...
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MGN 459 M

Document NameSafety Rules and Standards for Seagoing Domestic Passenger Ships: Directive 2010/36/EU Amendments
Document Description• This notice draws attention to, and provides guidance on, the latest European Union (EU) safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships and High Speed Craft (HSC) operating within the EU, and on their implementation by UK Regulations.
RevisionVersion 01
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 MGN 459 M
Safety Rules and Standards for Seagoing Domestic Passenger Ships: Directive 2010/36/EU Amendments
• This notice draws attention to, and provides guidance on, the latest European Union (EU) safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships...
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MGN 458 M+F

Document NameAccident Reporting and Investigation
Document DescriptionAccident Reporting and Investigation
Revision1112
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 MGN 458 M+F
Accident Reporting and Investigation
Accident Reporting and Investigation
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MGN 457 M

Document NameOil Recovery Vessel Code - Withdrawal in Favour of Alternative Arrangements
Document DescriptionOil Recovery Vessel Code - Withdrawal in Favour of Alternative Arrangements
Revision10/12
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 MGN 457 M
Oil Recovery Vessel Code - Withdrawal in Favour of Alternative Arrangements
Oil Recovery Vessel Code - Withdrawal in Favour of Alternative Arrangements
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MGN 456 M

Document NameLarge Commercial Yacht Code (LY3)
Document DescriptionLarge Commercial Yacht Code (LY3)
Revision01
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 MGN 456 M
Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3)
Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3)
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MGN 455 M

Document NameThe Government Support for Maritime Training Scheme (SMarT) - Revised Arrangements from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015
Document DescriptionThe Government Support for Maritime Training Scheme (SMarT) - Revised Arrangements from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015
Revision1
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 MGN 455 M
The Government Support for Maritime Training Scheme (SMarT) - Revised Arrangements from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015
The Government Support for Maritime Training Scheme (SMarT) - Revised Arrangements from 1 August 2012 to 31 March 2015
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MGN 454 M+F

Document NameThe Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) (Amendment)
Document DescriptionThis Marine Guidance Note provides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. Chemical agents can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm. The Regulations require employers to take account of the risks to workers of exposure to additional chemical agents when carrying out health and safety risk assessments whilst also deleting one agent from those previously required to be taken into account.
RevisionJuly 2012
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 MGN 454 M+F
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) (Amendment)
This Marine Guidance Note provides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations...
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MGN 453 M

Document NameFIRE PROTECTION - Fire Retardant Treatment Treatment for Floor Coverings, Suspended Textile Materials, Upholstery Materials and Bedding Components for use Onboard Vessels Certified Under the MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code
Document DescriptionBrings to the attention of interested parties the publication of MCA approval procedures for fire retardant treatment of materials for use onboard large yachts.
Revision01
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 MGN 453 M
FIRE PROTECTION - Fire Retardant Treatment Treatment for Floor Coverings, Suspended Textile Materials, Upholstery Materials and Bedding Components for use Onboard Vessels Certified Under the MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code
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MGN 452 M

Document NameELECTRICAL - Potential Hazards of Arc Flash Associated with High and Low Voltage Equipment
Document DescriptionThis MGN highlights potential hazards of arc flash associated with high and low voltage electrical equipment onboard vessels
Revision01
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 MGN 452 M
ELECTRICAL - Potential Hazards of Arc Flash Associated with High and Low Voltage Equipment
This MGN highlights potential hazards of arc flash associated with high and low voltage electrical equipment onboard vessels
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MGN 451 M+F

Document NameRisk of Exposure to Radiation
Document DescriptionThis Marine Guidance note provides guidance on the risks of exposure to radiation. Exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm. Employers are required to take account of the risks to workers of exposure to radiation when carrying out health and safety risk assessments.
RevisionMay 2012
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 MGN 451 M+F
Risk of Exposure to Radiation
This Marine Guidance note provides guidance on the risks of exposure to radiation. Exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of...
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MGN 449 M

Document NameELECTRICAL – Potential Hazards of Excessive Harmonic Distortion of Current and Voltage of Onboard Electrical Systems
Document DescriptionThis MGN alerts interested parties to the potential hazards of excessive harmonic distortion of current and voltage of electrical systems onboard vessels
Revision01
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 MGN 449 M
ELECTRICAL – Potential Hazards of Excessive Harmonic Distortion of Current and Voltage of Onboard Electrical Systems
This MGN alerts interested parties to the potential hazards of excessive harmonic distortion of current and voltage of electrical systems onboard vessels
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MGN 448 M

Document NameStandards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as Amended Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits
Document DescriptionMost 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.
Revision4/2012
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 MGN 448 M
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as Amended Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits
Most of the amendments affect training requirements, and will be dealt with elsewhere, but this notice explains the changes as they relate to medical certification,...
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MGN 447 M+F

Document NameThe Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions
Document DescriptionThis 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)
Revision04/12
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 MGN 447 M+F
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions
This Marine Guidance note provides guidance on, and sets out the procedure for obtaining an exemption from the requirements of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing...
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MGN 446 M+F

Document NameThe Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions
Document DescriptionThis 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) R
Revision04/12
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 MGN 446 M+F
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions
This Marine Guidance note provides guidance on, and sets out the procedure for obtaining an exemption from the requirements of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing...
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MGN 445 M+F

Document NameLifeboats: Fitting of 'Fall Preventer Devices' to Reduce the Danger of Accidental ON-load Hook Release
Document DescriptionNew requirements from the(IMO),have introduced standards for all Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (LRRS), including those installed on existing ships
Revision01
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 MGN 445 M+F
Lifeboats: Fitting of 'Fall Preventer Devices' to Reduce the Danger of Accidental ON-load Hook Release
New requirements from the(IMO),have introduced standards for all Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (LRRS), including those installed on existing ships
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MGN 442 M

Document NameAlternative Training Standards for Crew Taking Part in Helicopter Operations on Large Commercial Yachts
Document DescriptionThis document provides guidance on the alternative training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Landing Assistants (HDA) working on large commercial yachts
Revision01
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 MGN 442 M
Alternative Training Standards for Crew Taking Part in Helicopter Operations on Large Commercial Yachts
This document provides guidance on the alternative training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Landing Assistants (HDA) working on...
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MGN 441 M+F

Document NameChanges to MCA’s 2002 SOLAS V Publication, arising out of amendments to SOLAS Chapter V.
Document DescriptionThis Notice gives guidance as per MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298 and 1307 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
Revision01
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 MGN 441 M+F
Changes to MCA’s 2002 SOLAS V Publication, arising out of amendments to SOLAS Chapter V.
This Notice gives guidance as per MSC.1/Circ.1295, 1298 and 1307 regarding the survey, certification and compliance of ships that are required to transmit Long...
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MGN 440 M

Document NameMeasures to Counter Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant Shipping
Document DescriptionThis Marine Guidance Note (MGN) provides links to websites containing information countering Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant Shipping.
Revisionrevision 1
NotesThis is to replace MGN 420
 MGN 440 M
Measures to Counter Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant Shipping
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) provides links to websites containing information countering Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant...
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