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A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This notice should be read with MGN 538, MGN 571, MGN 587 and MGN 588 and replaces MGN 494.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) sets out recommended best practice to encourage respectful operation between different water users.
This Note emphasises the need for correct use of electronic navigational equipment by watchkeepers.
Guidance on the transport of dangerous goods when carried in a private vehicle, or by a foot passenger on a Ro-Ro ship.
High-speed craft are known to suffer some degree of difficulty in following and quartering seas, including behaviour surfing, bow diving and broaching.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
This MGN provides guidance and best practice advice for pleasure vessels, and general exemptions for Class XII vessels.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.
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