Guidance

MGN 673 (M+F): Radio communications: non-SOLAS vessel

This MGN draws attention to procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of EPIRBs; automatically including the ship's position in distress alerts; and, supplying radio installations from an emergency source of power.

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Note to all vessel owners, builders, masters and skippers, shore-based maintenance providers, equipment manufacturers.

This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) replaces MSN 1810 (M+F) and its corrigendum and should be read with MGN 665 (M+F).

For guidance on SOLAS vessels radio communications requirements see MGN 641 Amendment 1 (M) Guidance on radiocommunications under chapter IV of SOLAS..

Published 15 September 2023