Guidance

MGN 492 (M+F) Protecting those not employed by the shipowner

Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.

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This notice should be read with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 and MGN 636 Amendment 1 and MGN 587 Amendment 1 and replaces MGN 492 (M+F).

Amendment 1 updates references only.

Notice to

  • shipowners
  • fishing vessel owners
  • employers
  • masters and seafarers
  • skippers and crew
Published 4 May 2023