A list of active Maritime and Coastguard Agency Marine Information Notes
Last updated 2 February 2012
| Type | No. | Dist. | Title | Date Published |
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Branch Author |
| MIN | 251 | M | Amendments to the entry requirements for Engineer Officer Certificates of Competency | May 06 | MGN 93 | |
| MIN | 303 | M | MCA-issued Watch Rating Certificates | Oct 07 | MGN 97 | Seafarer Training and Certification |
| MIN | 328 | M | Certificates of Competency: Yacht Deck Officers- change to training modules | June 08 | MSN 1802 | Seafarer Training & Certification |
| MIN | 340 | M+F | Certificates of Equivalent Competency – Amendment of Procedures | Nov 08 |
MGN 220 MGN 221 |
Seafarer Training and Certification |
| MIN | 342 | M | International Safety Management (ISM) Code Implementation on Domestic Vessels | Jan 09 | ISO/ISM | |
| MIN | 344 | M | Boatmasters’ Licence Regulations: General Exemption | Feb 09 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 357 | M | Navigation Safety: Guidance to the Master for Avoiding Dangerous Situations in Adverse Weather and Sea Conditions | Oct 09 | Navigation Safety | |
| MIN | 358 | M+F | Information on Class "D" VHF Radios | Sep 09 | Navigation Safety | |
| MIN | 360 | F | Cessation of Open Line Service for Fishing Vessels | Sep 09 | Search and Rescue | |
| MIN | 362 | M+F | Change of MCA Distribution Agent for M-Notices | Oct 09 | Communications | |
| MIN | 363 | M+F | Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Noise and Vibration on Ships | Oct 09 | Seafarer Safety and Health | |
| MIN | 364 | M | Revalidating a Certificate of Competency: New Procedure for Dispensation | Oct 09 | MGN 9 | Seafarer Training and Certification |
| MIN | 366 | M+F | Changes to MCA's 2002 SOLAS V Publication, Arising out of Amendments to SOLAS Chapter V | Feb 10 | MSN 1812 | Navigation Safety |
| MIN | 368 | M | Boatmasters' Licence Regulations: General Exemption | Dec 09 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 373 | M+F | Radio: Operational Guidance on the Use of BHF Radio and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) at Sea; Guidance on NAV SN.CIRC.227 corrigenda | Feb 10 |
MSN 1795 MGN 324 |
Navigation Safety |
| MIN | 375 | M+F | MCA Occupational Health and Safety Leaflets and Posters | Jan 10 | Seafarer Safety and Health | |
| MIN | 377 | M+F | Guidance of the Completion of the Notification Form Required under the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations SI 2003/1809 and amendments | Jan 10 | Environmental Policy | |
| MIN | 379 | M | Ship Security Officer Certification: Recognition | Feb 10 | Seaferer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 380 | M | New Port State Control Directive | Mar 10 | Inspection Operations | |
| MIN | 382 | M+F | Amendments to Mandatory Requirements Recently Agreed at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) | Mar 10 | International Liaison | |
| MIN | 384 | M | Safety Code for Passengers Ships Operating Solely in UK Categorised Waters | Apr 10 | Vessel Policy Branch | |
| MIN | 386 | M | Written Examination dates 2010/11: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy) | May 10 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 387 | M | Written examination dates 2010/11: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels) | May 10 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 388 | F | Written Examination dates 2010/11: Deck and Engineer Officers (Fishing Vessels) | May 10 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 389 | M | Recommendations for Mandatory Principles Relating to Financial Security for the Abandonment of Seafarers | Nov 10 | Seafarer Safety and Health | |
| MIN | 390 | M | Navigation Safety: Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) and Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) - Early Notification of Changes Arising out of Amendments to SOLAS V/Reg 19 | Jun 10 | Navigation Safety | |
| MIN | 391 | M | Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2010-11 | May 10 | Navigation Safety | |
| MIN | 394 | M+F | UK Accession to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems | Aug 10 | MGN 398 | Environmental Policy |
| MIN | 395 | M+F | Revised Annex VI of MARPOL: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships | Jul 10 | Environmental Policy | |
| MIN | 398 | M+F | Cessation of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Fixed Shore Based Very High Frequency Direction Finding Capability | Sep 2010 | Search & Rescue | |
| MIN | 399 | M | Police Boat Codes, Amendment 2 (PBC2) | Oct 10 | Vessel Policy | |
| MIN | 400 | M+F | MARPOL - Amendments to Annex 1: Effect on the Oil Record Book Parts I and II | Nov 10 | Environmental Policy | |
| MIN | 402 | M+F | Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen: Issue of Amendment 10 | Dec 10 | Seafarer Safety and Health | |
| MIN | 404 | M+F | Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures | Jan 11 | MIN 386, MIN 387, & MIN 388 | Seafarer Training and Certification |
| MIN | 405 | M+F | Training for ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation | Jan 11 | MGN 92, MSN 1367 and MSN 1802 | Seafarer Training and Certification |
| MIN | 406 | M+F | The Reporting of Operating Anomalies Identified within ECDIS | Mar 11 | Navigation Safety | |
| MIN | 407 | M+F | M-Notices: Pricing and Availability Information | Mar 11 | Communications | |
| MIN | 408 | M | Written examination dates 2011/12: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy) | May 11 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 409 | M | Written examination dates 2011/12: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels) | May 11 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 410 | F | Written examination dates 2011/12: Deck and Engineer Officers (Fishing Vessels) | May 11 | Seafarer Training and Certification | |
| MIN | 411 | M | Community Inland Waterways - Issue of European Vessel Identification Numbers (ENI) | May 11 | MSN 1824 | Vessel Policy |
| MIN | 412 | M | Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2011-2012 | June11 | Navigation Safety | |
| MIN | 413 | M+F | MARPOL - Amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 to add Chapter 9 - Special Requirements for the Use or Carriage of Oils in the Antarctic Area | July 11 | Environmental Policy | |
| MIN | 414 | M+F | Stockton Marine Office - Closure of Marine Office | Aug 11 | MCA Tyne | |
| MIN | 415 | M | Changes to Requirements for Inland Waterway Non-Passenger Vessels in the UK | Sept 11 | Vessel Policy Branch | |
| MIN | 417 | M | Large Yachts: Examination and Inspection of Carbon Fibre Masts and Spars | Oct 11 | Vessel Policy Branch/Codes | |
| MIN | 418 | M | Advice Regarding Reefer Container Incidents | Oct 11 | Environmental Policy | |
| MIN | 419 | M | Spectator Craft Attending the London Olympic Games 2012 and London Paralympic Games 2012 | Dec 11 | Vessel Policy Branch | |
| MIN | 421 | M | Approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Small Vessel Certifying Authorities | Nov 11 | External Monitoring and Assurance | |
| MIN | 422 | M | Insurance - Directive Requiring Shipowners of Seagoing Vessels over 300gt to Maintain Liability Insurance | Dec 11 | Maritime Trade and Liabiity Branch (GMH) | |
| MIN | 423 | M | Revalidating a Certificate of Competency: New Requirements for Masters and Officers | Jan 12 | Seafarer Training and Certification |