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MGN 560 (M) Amendment 2 life-saving appliances

This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered ships.

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
10 December 2021

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MGN 560 (M) Amendment 2 - requirements for life-saving appliances

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This Marine Guidance Note (MGN), as amended, replaces MGN 560 (M) and details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered ships, as required by Regulation 20 of Chapter III of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended (SOLAS Chapter III), following the adoption of Resolution MSC.402(96) by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Amendment 2 provides amended text to further clarify the requirements of section 4.3, provide references to the text within Annex Part 3, 1.1.1, and further clarify the requirements of paragraph 1.1.2.

This MGN should be read in conjunction with IMO Resolutions MSC.402(96) and MSC.404(96); and Circular MSC.1/Circ.1578

This MGN also provides guidance on the use of a static test in place of dynamic 5-yearly tests and advice on how to prevent injury during the hook release test.

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.

Published 10 December 2021

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