Collection

Active marine guidance notes (MGNs)

A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 6 May 2014
• Last updated: 1 August 2023 — See all updates

MGNs: 000s

MGNs 1 to 99.

• MGN 7 Training, certification guidance part 7
  • 1 April 2000
  • Guidance
• MGN 12 (F) Fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas
  • 1 June 1997
  • Guidance
• MGN 12 (F) Amendment 1: operating in submarine exercise areas
  • 28 May 1988
  • Guidance
• MGN 26 (M) High-speed craft training: further guidance
  • 31 July 1997
  • Guidance
• MGN 36 Carrying dangerous goods in packaged or dry bulk form
  • 1 October 1997
  • Guidance
• MGN 37 Merchant shipping regulations: dangerous goods and pollutants
  • 1 October 1997
  • Guidance
• MGN 38 (M+F)Contamination of ships air conditioning by legionella
  • 28 August 1998
  • Guidance
• MGN 50 Manning of pilot boats
  • 1 December 1997
  • Guidance
• MGN 52 Testing emergency sources of electrical power
  • 1 January 1998
  • Guidance
• MGN 60 (M) Code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes: amendment
  • 28 February 1998
  • Guidance
• MGN 70 (M) Amendment 1 Guidelines on responsibilities for resolution of stowaway cases
  • 25 May 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 71 Muster, drill, onboard training, decision support system
  • 28 October 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 83 Specifications for hyperbaric evacuation systems
  • 1 September 1998
  • Guidance
• MGN 83a Guidelines specifications hyperbaric evacuation systems
  • 1 December 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 90 (M+F) Manual handling operations regulations 1998
  • 31 October 2022
  • Guidance

MGNs: 100s

MGNs 100 to 199.

• MGN 106 Lifesaving appliances: fibre cordage
  • 28 April 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 107 Merchant shipping regulations: carriage of cargoes
  • 1 March 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 108 (M) Hull stress monitoring systems
  • 1 February 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 123 (M + F) Certificates of discharge
  • 1 November 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 132 (M+F) Electrical equipment, maintenance and incidents
  • 1 December 1999
  • Guidance
• MGN 137 (M+F) Look-out during periods of darkness and restricted visibility
  • 1 May 2000
  • Guidance
• MGN 141 (M) Man overboard smoke signals parachute flares on class VI passenger vessels
  • 28 February 2000
  • Guidance
• MGN 146 (M) Carriage of packaged cargo and cargo units
  • 1 July 2000
  • Guidance
• MGN 164 (M) STCW 95 Part 18: Conversion of Tonnage
  • 28 January 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 165 (F) Fishing vessels the risk of flooding
  • 1 July 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 168 (M + F) The marking of seismic streamers
  • 1 February 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 171 (M) Mandatory surveys ro-ro and HS passenger craft
  • 1 February 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 190 (F) Copper pipe failure in engine cooling water systems
  • 28 July 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 193 (M+F) The effects of alcohol or drugs on chances of survival at sea
  • 4 October 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 197 Amendment 1 (M+F) Implementation of council directive 2013/59 euratom
  • 5 June 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 198 (M) Safety at solid bulk cargo terminals
  • 28 November 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 199 (M) Dangers of interaction
  • 28 April 2002
  • Guidance

MGNs: 200s

MGNs 200 to 299.

• MGN 203 (M) Crew training for domestic passenger vessels
  • 1 March 2003
  • Guidance
• MGN 210 (M) Advice on the dangers of flooding of forward compartments
  • 1 December 2001
  • Guidance
• MGN 218 (M) Thames safety inquiry recommendation 27.2
  • 28 February 2002
  • Guidance
• MGN 223 (M) Carriage of coconut oil and other vegetable oils
  • 30 July 2002
  • Guidance
• MGN 231 (M+F) Shipboard pollution emergency plans
  • 28 December 2002
  • Guidance
• MGN 242 (M+F) Format and procedures for reporting safety incidents
  • 28 December 2002
  • Guidance
• MGN 245 (M) Inspection of shell loading doors on ro-ro ferries
  • 1 September 2002
  • Guidance
• MGN 248 (M) Safety preparations prior to machinery maintenance
  • 1 March 2003
  • Guidance
• MGN 258 (M+F) Decommissioning of halon systems
  • 28 July 2003
  • Guidance
• MGN 266 (F) Interpretation of SOLAS chapter 5 for fishing vessels
  • 1 April 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 267 (F) Location, stowage of liferafts and radio beacons on fishing vessels
  • 28 April 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 271 (M) The protection of windows and side scuttles
  • 28 September 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 272 (M) Voyage data recorders: performance testing
  • 28 August 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 272a (M) Voyage data recorder: performance test certificate
  • 30 July 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 273 (M) Operational issues relating to marine evacuation systems
  • 30 September 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 276 (M+F) Amendment 1: Fire protection - maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
  • 20 April 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 279 (M) Certificate of competency as compass adjuster
  • 28 October 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 280 (M) Construction standards for small vessels in sport use
  • 28 October 2004
  • Guidance
• MGN 281 (F) Fishing vessel freeboard & stability booklet format
  • 15 April 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 282(M) Carriage of dangerous goods on offshore supply vessels
  • 28 February 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 283 (M) Back loading of contaminated bulk liquids
  • 28 February 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 284 (M+F) Ships carrying fumigated bulk cargoes
  • 7 June 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 285 (M+F) Electronic charts operating ECDIS in the RCDS mode
  • 28 February 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 290 (M) Local passenger vessels - manning
  • 28 March 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 291 (F) Fishing vessels: fire detection and alarms
  • 28 January 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 293(M+F) Alternative arrangement for paper chart requirements
  • 30 May 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 296 (M) Medication at sea
  • 28 October 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 297 (M) The carriage of defibrillators on ships
  • 6 July 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 299 (M+F) Inappropriate use of mobile phones whilst on duty
  • 28 October 2005
  • Guidance

MGNs: 300s

MGNs 300 to 399.

• MGN 301 (M+F) Manoeuvring information on board ships
  • 28 November 2005
  • Guidance
• MGN 305 (M+F) Amendment 1 Barring of INMARSAT ship earth station procedures
  • 16 June 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 306(M) Amendment 1 - Designing and operating smaller passenger vessels: guidance on meeting the needs of persons with disabilities
  • 17 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 309 (F) Fishing vessels: the dangers of enclosed spaces
  • 28 January 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 310 (F) Fishing vessels: risk of fire, explosion and burning
  • 28 January 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 311 (F) Working and protective gear for fishermen
  • 1 July 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 312 (F) Liquid petroleum gas and diesel fuelled appliances.
  • 1 January 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 313 (F) Keeping a safe navigational watch on fishing vessels
  • 28 February 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 314 (F) Wheelhouse visibility onboard fishing vessels
  • 28 February 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 315 (M) Keeping a safe navigational watch on merchant vessels
  • 1 February 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 316 (F) Re-applying paints and varnishes to interior surfaces
  • 28 February 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 319 (M+F) Amendment 1 electronic chart plotting systems for small vessels
  • 20 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 321 (M) AIS on double-ended passenger ferries
  • 28 April 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 322 (M+F) Ship survey standards
  • 28 July 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 323 (M+F) Explosives picked up at sea
  • 28 May 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 324 (M+F) Amendment 2 navigation: watchkeeping safety – use of Very High Frequency (VHF) radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS)
  • 22 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 325 (M) Helicopter assistance at sea
  • 28 October 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 327(M) High speed craft dynamic stability research
  • 28 August 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 328 High-speed craft dynamic stability in following, quartering seas
  • 28 August 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 330 (M+F) Radio aerial lead-ins
  • 1 August 2006
  • Guidance
• MGN 331 (M+F) The PUWER Regulations 2006: Amendment 2
  • 30 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 332 (M+F) The LOLER Regulations 2006: Amendment 2
  • 30 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 338 Fire at sea: risk assessment for the maritime incident response group (MIRG)
  • 28 February 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 340 IMDG code and cargoes carried in cargo transport units
  • 30 May 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 341 Ro-ro ships' vehicle decks: accidents and access
  • 30 May 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 342 Carriage of dangerous goods for sale on UK ferries
  • 30 May 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 343 Hydrostatic release units: stowage and arrangements for liferafts
  • 30 April 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 344 Observations from passenger vessel evacuation exercises
  • 30 November 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 347 Vessels where certificates state a limiting number of passengers
  • 30 July 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 349 (M+F) Amendment 1 Carriage and use of radar reflectors on small vessels
  • 4 October 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 351 Leadership qualities for effective safety management
  • 30 November 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 353 (M+F) Control of vibration at work regulations 2007
  • 7 July 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 354 Safe operation of fixed CO2 gas fire extinguishing systems
  • 30 November 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 355 Maintenance of fixed bulk dry powder fire systems
  • 30 November 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 357 Night time lookout: photochromic lenses and dark adaptation
  • 30 December 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 358 CERS reporting requirements for port waste and bulk carrier infringements
  • 31 December 2007
  • Guidance
• MGN 360 Changes to routeing measures in electronic navigational charts (ENCs)
  • 30 March 2008
  • Guidance
• MGN 364 (M+F) Amendment 1 Navigation: Traffic Separation Schemes - Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait
  • 27 October 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 366 (M+F) Amendment 1 Off-shore pirate broadcasting
  • 28 August 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 367 Approval fixed fire detection alarm systems balconies
  • 30 June 2008
  • Guidance
• MGN 369 Navigation in restricted visibility
  • 28 July 2008
  • Guidance
• MGN 370 (M+F) The Dreadnought Medical Service, St Thomas' Hospital London
  • 27 April 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 372 Amendment 1 (M+F) Guidance to mariners operating in vicinity of UK OREIs
  • 4 November 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 374 (M+F) Amendment 1: Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel pressurised gas cylinders
  • 28 April 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 375 (M+F) Maritime safety information Amendment 1
  • 19 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 379 (M+F) Navigation: use of electronic navigation aids
  • 20 September 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 381 (M+F) Air pollution: survey and certification requirements
  • 28 December 2008
  • Guidance
• MGN 382 (M) Fire protection of balconies and other external areas
  • 30 November 2008
  • Guidance
• MGN 383 (M+F) United States clean water act
  • 31 October 2008
  • Guidance
• MGN 384 (M+F) Amendment 1 Training in the maintenance of electronic navigational equipment
  • 4 September 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 386 (M+F) Prevention of air pollution from merchant shipping
  • 28 January 2009
  • Guidance
• MGN 389 (M+F) Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems
  • 1 June 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 393 (M+F) Maintenance and use of new technology light sources
  • 31 March 2009
  • Guidance
• MGN 394 (M+F) Amendment 1: Local supplier of fuel oil registration
  • 19 April 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 396 (M+F) Compatibility of life-saving equipment
  • 30 June 2009
  • Guidance
• MGN 398 (M+F) Merchant shipping anti-fouling systems regulations
  • 28 November 2009
  • Guidance

MGNs: 400s

MGNs 400 to 499.

• MGN 400 (M+F) Amendment 1: Additional guidance on air pollution from ships
  • 19 April 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 401 (M+F) Amendment 3 Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the UK
  • 22 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 406 (M+F) Use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels
  • 26 November 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 406c (M+F) Use of barbecues and pig roasts on vessels
  • 28 February 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 407 Testing fire protection for composite, wood constructions
  • 28 March 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 410 (M+F) Health and safety work at height regulations 2010
  • 5 July 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 411 Certification requirements for crew of fishing vessels, small commercial vessels and large yachts
  • 28 March 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 413 Amendment 2 voluntary code of practice for employment of non European economic area (EEA) fishing crew
  • 20 May 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 414 Fishing vessels: management beyond european waters
  • 28 July 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 415 Fishing vessels: hazards trawling, including beam trawling and scallop dredging
  • 30 July 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 416 Small commercial vessels operating in foreign waters
  • 28 June 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 417 (M+F) Amendment 1 Radio communications GMDSS shore based maintenance
  • 9 July 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 418 Roll-on/roll-off ships stowage and securing of vehicles
  • 28 July 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 424 (M) Safety responsibilities on board dive boats
  • 16 May 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 425 (M+F) Assessment of risks for those sleeping on "dead ships"
  • 30 June 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 426 External access to means of escape
  • 28 September 2010
  • Guidance
• MGN 432 (M+F) Amendment 1: Safety during Transfers of Persons to and from Ships
  • 18 July 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 434 (M+F) Amendment 1 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Training and Certification of VTS Personnel
  • 13 October 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 435 Declaration of maximum continuous engine power
  • 28 January 2012
  • Guidance
• MGN 436 (M+F) Effects of shocks and impacts on small vessels
  • 18 July 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 437 Small commercial vessel codes of practice revision
  • 28 December 2011
  • Guidance
• MGN 438 CERS exemption arrangements under VTM reporting regulations 2004
  • 28 November 2011
  • Guidance
• MGN 439 Survey standards for 24m and over registered length FV
  • 1 March 2012
  • Guidance
• MGN 440 (M) Amendment 1 Measures to counter piracy, armed robbery
  • 30 April 2021
  • Statutory guidance
• MGN 442 Alternative training standards for helicopter operations
  • 31 January 2012
  • Guidance
• MGN 446 control vibration at work regulations 2007 exemptions - Amendment 1
  • 5 October 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 447 (M+F) Control of noise at work procedure for exemptions
  • 6 July 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 449 Excessive harmonic distortion: potential hazards
  • 1 May 2012
  • Guidance
• MGN 451 (M+F) The risk of exposure to radiation
  • 30 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 452 Potential hazards of arc flash
  • 1 June 2012
  • Guidance
• MGN 455 Support for maritime training scheme-revised arrangements
  • 30 June 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 457 Oil recovery vessel code alternate arrangements
  • 7 July 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 457 (M) Oil recovery vessel code: corrigendum
  • 6 July 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 464 Life and rescue boat weight increase from water ingress
  • 28 January 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 465 Annual testing of automatic identification systems (AIS)
  • 28 February 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 466 The rescue boat code
  • 1 July 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 468 - Amendment 1 (M) - Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme
  • 11 May 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 469 Safety standards for non-passenger vessels
  • 28 February 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 470 (M) MLC 2006 list of merchant shipping notices and guidance notes
  • 15 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 471 (M) Maritime labour convention, 2006 definitions
  • 28 June 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 472 Amendment 3 MLC Applying for a substantial equivalence
  • 6 January 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 474 Retention of Crew Agreements where appropriate
  • 4 May 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 475 (M) Amendment 1 MLC recruitment and placement
  • 22 July 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 476 (M) MLC 2006 advice signing on non MLC ratified country's ships
  • 15 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 477 (M) Maritime labour convention 2006 seafarer's employment agreements
  • 23 September 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 478 (M) Maritime labour convention 2006 - seafarer's wages
  • 18 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 479 (M) Maritime labour convention 2006 repatriation of seafarers
  • 4 October 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 480 Amendment 2 MLC 2006 Ship owners liabilities including seafarer compensation
  • 20 July 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 481 Amendment 1 Crew Accommodation and supplementary guidance
  • 27 March 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 482 (M) Amendment 1 maritime labour convention 2006, medical care
  • 1 February 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 484 (M) Health and safety published accident statistics information and advice
  • 4 May 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 485(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarer Employment Agreements - Application to Trainees
  • 15 July 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 486(M+F) Amendment 2 access to shore based welfare facilities
  • 20 May 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 487 (M) Amendment 2 Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 On-shore complaints
  • 21 April 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 492 (M+F) Protecting those not employed by the shipowner
  • 4 May 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 495 Certificate of competency tug deck
  • 27 June 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 496 Certificate of competency for master workboat deck
  • 27 June 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 497 Storage and use of dangerous goods onboard ship
  • 28 August 2013
  • Guidance
• MGN 498 Operational guidance for towing inflatables
  • 28 July 2013
  • Guidance

MGNs: 500 to 549

MGNs 500 to 599.

• MGN 503 Amendment No.1 (F) Procedure for Carrying out Small Fishing Vessel Stability Tests
  • 20 September 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 504 (M) Maritime Passenger Rights - role of the National Enforcement Body
  • 1 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 505 (M) Amendment 1: Human element guidance - Part 1: Fatigue and fitness
  • 6 April 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 506 (M) Navigation: Deepsea pilotage
  • 27 May 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 507 (M+F) (Amendment 1) Oil pollution: Bunker Oil
  • 7 December 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 508 (M) Oil pollution : liability and compulsory insurance
  • 13 May 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 510 (M+F) Use of exhaust gas cleaning systems.
  • 8 January 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 511 (M) - Solid Bulk Cargoes: Amendments 02-13 to (IMSBC)
  • 26 June 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 512 (M) - Solid bulk cargoes: Cargoes not listed in (IMSBC)
  • 26 June 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 513 (M) - Solid Bulk Cargoes: Controlling moisture content
  • 26 June 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 514 (M) Solid Bulk Cargoes: Iron Ore Fines - DSC.1/Circ.71
  • 26 June 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 516 (M) IMO Codes and guidelines for offshore vessels
  • 31 July 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 518 (M) Police Boat Codes, Amendment 3 (PBC3)
  • 14 August 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 519 (M) Life-saving appliances: Controlled means of descent
  • 30 September 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 520 (M) Human Element Guidance
  • 5 January 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 520 12 Significant people factors in maritime safety
  • 21 December 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 524 (M+F) Amendment 1 - Life-saving appliances – category C medical kits
  • 10 December 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 526 - Stability guidance for fishing vessels - Wolfson method
  • 21 November 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 527(M) Tonnage of Multihulls Under 24m Load Line Length
  • 5 November 2014
  • Guidance
• MGN 529 (M + F) Life-saving appliances - immersion suits
  • 8 January 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 530 (M+F) Radio log book: merchant and fishing vessels
  • 8 January 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 531 (M) Cargo stowage and securing
  • 11 February 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 532 (M) Health and safety - safe movement on board ship
  • 28 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 533 (M) Amendment 2 means of access
  • 9 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 534 (M+F) Cargo Safety: Verifying gross mass of containers
  • 12 May 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 535 (M) Amendment 1 Small Seagoing Passenger Ship code (SSPS)
  • 4 August 2021
  • Statutory guidance
• MGN 536 (M) Amendment 5 safety management code for domestic passenger ships
  • 20 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 540 Fitting 'fall preventer devices' to on-load release hooks
  • 30 October 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 541 Replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems
  • 30 October 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 542 (M) The Hovercraft Code
  • 22 December 2015
  • Guidance
• MGN 544 (M+F) Life-saving appliances - means of recovery
  • 25 February 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 545 Transportation of dangerous goods (marine)
  • 4 April 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 545 (M+F) Transport of dangerous goods in private vehicles
  • 7 March 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 546 (M) In Water Surveys
  • 31 March 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 548 (M+F) Inflatable SOLAS certificated liferafts, lifejackets, marine evacuation systems and repair of inflated rescue boats
  • 17 June 2016
  • Guidance

MGN 550 to 599

M GN 550 to 599

• MGN 550 Design, installation, operation of lithium-ion batteries
  • 28 April 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 552 Cargo - safe stowage of specialised vehicles
  • 22 April 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 553 Inflatable Non-SOLAS Liferafts and life-saving appliances
  • 3 October 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 554 (M+F) Amendment 1 Marine Equipment - Procedure for becoming a UK Approved Body following the UK's exit from the EU
  • 2 June 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 555 Service providers for lifeboats, rigid rescue boats
  • 9 August 2016
  • Guidance
• MGN 555 (M) Amendment 1 Life-saving appliances: lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear - authorisation of service providers
  • 27 March 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 556 (M+F) Amendment 1 Safety signs and signals regulations 2001
  • 7 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 557 (M+F) Amendment 1 Marine equipment – market surveillance – strategy, reporting and enforcement
  • 17 December 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 558 (M) Amendment 1 Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) servicing and deployments
  • 15 June 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 559 (M+F) Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) regulations 2016
  • 30 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 560 (M) Amendment 2 life-saving appliances
  • 10 December 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 561 (M) Surveys - Enhanced Authorisation Scheme
  • 31 March 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 562 (M+F) Amendment 3: Radio – radio regulations amendments and GMDSS radio equipment updates
  • 18 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 563 (M+F) Amendment 1 Port waste reception facilities and management planning
  • 14 July 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 564: marine casualty and marine incident reporting
  • 21 March 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 567 Marine evacuation systems - single point of failure
  • 11 April 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 568 Surveys - Alternative compliance scheme
  • 31 March 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 570 Amendment No. 1: (F) Fishing vessels: emergency drills
  • 10 June 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 571 (F) Fishing vessels: prevention of man overboard
  • 23 October 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 576 Guidance for undertaking fumigation operations alongside
  • 25 August 2017
  • Guidance
• MGN 577 (M) Amendment 1 maintenance of lists of crew ashore
  • 14 December 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 578 (M) Use of overside working systems on vessels
  • 11 October 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 579 (M) Load line convention regulations 2018
  • 26 March 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 580 (M) Amendment 1 - Fire protection - fire retardant treatments for fabrics
  • 11 February 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 582 (F) ILO Work in fishing convention, financial security
  • 26 February 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 583 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Fishermen's work agreements
  • 22 July 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 584 work in fishing convention repatriation
  • 19 November 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 585 ILO work in fishing convention payment of fishermen
  • 19 November 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 586 (F) Amendment 1 ILO work in fishing convention medical care
  • 1 February 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Health and safety responsibilities
  • 26 March 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 588 (F) Amendment 1 compulsory provision and wearing of PFDs on fishing vessels
  • 27 October 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 589 ILO work in fishing convention complaints
  • 12 November 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 590 (M+F) STCW Manila amendments alcohol limits
  • 16 May 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 1 provision of safe means of access to vessels in port
  • 9 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 592 (M+F) Anchoring, mooring, towing or hauling equipment on all vessels
  • 18 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 595 ILO work in fishing convention food and water
  • 8 November 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 596 - Fishing safety: Helping to improve safety - Fishing Vessels
  • 21 November 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 597 (M) Intended pleasure vessels - Temporary commercial use at sea - Business purposes
  • 19 December 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 598 (M) Intended pleasure vessels - Temporary commercial use at sea - Race support boats
  • 19 December 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 599 (M) Pleasure vessels - Regulations and exemptions - Guidance and best practice advice
  • 19 December 2018
  • Guidance

MGN 600s

MGNs from 600

• MGN 600 (M) Maritime Labour Convention - Inspection of coded vessels
  • 28 June 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 601 MLC Crew accommodation for small vessels < 200GT
  • 20 December 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 602 MLC Substantial equivalence for accommodation for 200GT to < 500GT vessels
  • 21 December 2018
  • Guidance
• MGN 603(M) Requirements for Oil or Oily Mixture Discharges for Offshore Installations Engaged in Oil and Gas Operations on the UK Continental Shelf
  • 28 January 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 604(M+F) - Media, Other Organisations or persons carried as passengers on board Ships and Fishing Vessels.
  • 5 March 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 605 (F) Amendment 1: International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188) Phase in period
  • 14 July 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 608 (M+F) Radio survey service: authorisation
  • 21 March 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 609 (M) Class IX tugs under 500GT - guidance for exemption from the carriage of a rescue boat
  • 18 July 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 610 (M+F) SOLAS chapter V: Guidance on the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2020
  • 29 July 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 611 (M) Damage stability: alternative verification method for tankers
  • 18 July 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 612 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - maintenance, modifications, damage and repairs - good practice
  • 20 August 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 613 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - grounding of fixed fin keel GRP yachts - good practice
  • 20 August 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 614 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - stowage of life-saving appliances - good practice
  • 20 August 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 615 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - preparedness for non-coastal passages - good practice
  • 20 August 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 616 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - rigs and rigging - good practice for inspection
  • 20 August 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 617 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - emergency procedures, equipment and actions - good practice
  • 20 August 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 618 (M) Large commercial yachts - guidance for the control and operation of lifting gear
  • 20 April 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 619 (F) The LOLER and PUWER Regulations 2006: Amendment 1
  • 30 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 620 ILO work in fishing recruitment and placement of fishermen
  • 10 October 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 621 roll-on/roll-off ships - guidance for the stowage and securing of vehicles
  • 4 November 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 622 (M) Seagoing DPV <24m vessels - General exemption
  • 21 December 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 623 (M+F) Telemedical advice service (TMAS) for ships at sea
  • 19 December 2019
  • Guidance
• MGN 624 (M+F) Carcinogens and mutagens regulations 2007
  • 30 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 627(M) Guidance on changes and available exemptions against requirements introduced by the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022
  • 8 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 628 (M+F) Construction and outfit standards for fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall
  • 17 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 629 (M+F) Construction and outfit standards for fishing vessels of 15m to 24m
  • 17 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 630 (F) Amendment 3: Pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels
  • 11 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 631 (M+F) The merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by sewage from ships) regulations 2020.
  • 13 July 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 632 (M+F) Amendment 1 The merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by garbage from ships) regulations 2020
  • 23 November 2022
  • Statutory guidance
• MGN 633 (M+F) Amendment 1: Ship recycling requirements in relation to hazardous materials on ships
  • 29 December 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 634 (M+F) Navigation: Long-range identification and tracking – survey, certification and compliance
  • 27 October 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 636 (M) Health and safety at work regulations 1997
  • 7 July 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 637 (M) International code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code)
  • 17 January 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 638 (M+F) Human element guidance - part 3 distraction
  • 18 September 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 640 (M+F) Medical fitness requirements
  • 5 October 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 641 Amendment 1 (M) Guidance on radiocommunications under chapter IV of SOLAS
  • 9 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 642 (M) Safety rules and standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships: 2016 and 2017 amendments
  • 12 March 2021
  • Statutory guidance
• MGN 643 (M) Emergency information and arrangements for passengers on passenger ships
  • 20 October 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 644 (M) Interpretation on positive freeboard and decked or open vessel
  • 20 October 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 645 (M) Load line length – policy clarification: hull form cut-outs, extensions and steps
  • 25 July 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 646 (M+F) Engine emission standards applicable to inland waterway vessels
  • 8 December 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 647 (M+F) Alternative to the IMO MARPOL Annex VI tier III standard engine
  • 8 December 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 649 (M) Amendment 1 Application of MARPOL Annex II to offshore support vessels
  • 5 May 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 650 (M) Seafarer employment agreements in case of piracy or armed robbery
  • 30 December 2020
  • Guidance
• MGN 651 (M) Bilge alarms on cargo ships 24m or more in length and under 500GT
  • 28 July 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 652 (M+F) infectious disease at sea
  • 12 August 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 653 (M) Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries
  • 21 July 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 654 (M+F) Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) safety response
  • 28 April 2021
  • Statutory guidance
• MGN 656 (M+F) The United Kingdom list of approved ship recycling facilities
  • 10 June 2021
  • Statutory guidance
• Annex to MGN 656 The latest UK list of approved facilities
  • 20 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 658 (M+F) Control of noise at work regulations 2007
  • 23 July 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 659 (M+F) Entry into enclosed spaces
  • 3 May 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 661 (M+F) Navigation - safe and responsible anchoring and fishing practices
  • 1 December 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 662 (M) United Kingdom monitoring, reporting and verification (UK MRV) regime
  • 24 November 2021
  • Guidance
• MGN 663 (F) Enclosed space entry on fishing vessels
  • 21 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 664 (M+F) Certification process for vessels using innovative technology
  • 23 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 665 (M+F) Registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs used in the maritime environment
  • 9 March 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 666 (M) Guidance for Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) 1900 (M)
  • 14 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 667 (M) Guidance for MSN 1901 and MSN 1902
  • 14 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 668 (M) Amendment 1: Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
  • 17 July 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 669 (M+F) Health and safety asbestos regulations
  • 16 May 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 670 (M) Ships built on or after 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages – guidance on SOLAS chapter II-1
  • 7 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 671 (M) Subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 80m in length and over
  • 7 March 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 674(M) Application of the special purpose ships code
  • 29 July 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 676 (M) Unmanned non-self-propelled barges – MARPOL Annexes I and IV Exemptions
  • 13 February 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 677 (M) Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1219)
  • 15 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 679 Nuclear Ships
  • 1 December 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 680 (M+F) marine equipment - procedure for becoming a UK nominated body.
  • 14 October 2022
  • Guidance
• MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts
  • 2 June 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 683 (M+F) IMO carbon reduction measures
  • 3 April 2023
  • Guidance
• MGN 684 (M) Safety of powered watercraft
  • 31 March 2023
  • Guidance

Published 6 May 2014
Last updated 1 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 1 August 2023

   Updated to reflect current marine guidance notices.

2. 28 July 2023

   MGN 651 added

3. 17 July 2023

   MGN 668 removed and replaced by MGN 668 Amendment 1

4. 7 July 2023

   Updated MCA active marine guidance notices.

5. 14 June 2023

   MGN's 666 and 667 added

6. 2 June 2023

   Addition of MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts

7. 28 April 2023

   Updated to include MGN 370 (M+F) amendment 1 the Dreadnought medical service, St Thomas' Hospital London.

8. 21 April 2023

   MGN 276 and MGN 374 removed and replaced by MGN 276 Amendment 1 and MGN 374 Amendment 1

9. 19 April 2023

   MGN's 394 and 400 removed and replaced by MGN's 394 Amendment 1 and 400 Amendment 1.

10. 3 April 2023

    Addition of MGN 683 (M+F) - IMO Carbon Reduction Measures and Removal of MGN 462 (M+F) which this new MGN supersedes.

11. 31 March 2023

    MGN 684 added to collection page

12. 21 March 2023

    Addition of MGN663 (F)

13. 20 March 2023

    MGN 319 removed and replaced with MGN 319 Amendment 1

14. 8 March 2023

    MGN 670 and MGN 671 added

15. 15 February 2023

    MGN 676 added

16. 24 January 2023

    MGN 536 (M) Amendment 4 safety management code for domestic passenger ships removed

17. 20 December 2022

    MGN 536 Amendment 5 added to collection page

18. 19 December 2022

    MGN 375 removed and MGN 375 amendment 1 added

19. 15 December 2022

    MGN 677 added

20. 8 December 2022

    MGN 627 added

21. 2 December 2022

    MGN 668 ADDED MGN 144 REMOVED

22. 2 December 2022

    MGN 679

23. 7 November 2022

    MGN 372 removed and replaced by MGN 372 A1

24. 1 November 2022

    MGN 630 A3 added

25. 31 October 2022

    Updated MGN 90 (M) Manual handling operations

26. 14 October 2022

    Added MGN 680 as new doc

27. 4 October 2022

    MGN 349 removed and replaced by MGN 349 A1

28. 23 September 2022

    Updated list to include MGN 503 Amendment No.1 (F) Procedure for Carrying out Small Fishing Vessel Stability Tests.

29. 18 August 2022

    MGN 562 A2 removed and replaced by MGN 562 A3

30. 2 August 2022

    MGN 515 removed and replaced by MGN 674

31. 21 July 2022

    Added new document - MGN 653 (M) Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries

32. 19 July 2022

    MGN 645 added

33. 14 July 2022

    MGN 605 A1 added and MGN 605 removed

34. 10 June 2022

    MGN 570 removed and replace by MGN 570 A1

35. 8 June 2022

    removed MGN 294 Amendment 1

36. 26 May 2022

    MGN 70 New Annex has been upload

37. 5 May 2022

    MGN 649 removed and replaced by MGN 649 A1

38. 21 April 2022

    deleted MGN 487 amendment 1 and added MGN 487 Amendment 2

39. 23 March 2022

    added MGN 664

40. 22 March 2022

    added MGN 401 Amendment 3 and removed MGN 401 Amendment 2 added MGN 324 Amendment 2and removed MGN 324 Amendment 1

41. 18 March 2022

    MGN 306 (M) Amendment 1 added to collection

42. 14 March 2022

    added MGN 529

43. 11 March 2022

    MGN 641 A1 added

44. 4 March 2022

    MGN 665 (m+f) added

45. 17 January 2022

    Added MGN637(M)

46. 6 December 2021

    added MGN 641

47. 1 December 2021

    added MGN 661

48. 24 November 2021

    UPLOADED MGN 662

49. 28 October 2021

    Replaced MGN 364 with MGN 364 Amendment 1

50. 27 October 2021

    Addition of MGN 588 Amendment 1 and removal of MGN 588

51. 5 August 2021

    uploaded MGN 535 Amendment 1 and removed MGN 535

52. 30 July 2021

    Latest published MGNs listed: MGN 353 Amendment 1, MGN 475 Amendment 1, MGN 583 Amendment 1, and MGN 658.

53. 15 June 2021

    MGN 558 removed from collection page and MGN 558 Amendment 1 put in its place

54. 14 June 2021

    MGN 558 amendment 1 added

55. 10 June 2021

    Added MGN656 to the collection page

56. 7 June 2021

    Added MGN 554 Amendment 1 to collection page and removed MGN 554

57. 25 May 2021

    Updated to include MGN 486 amendment 2 access to shore based welfare facilities.

58. 4 May 2021

    Updated to reflect MGN 600 Amendment 2

59. 4 May 2021

    Uploaded MGN 440 Amendment 1

60. 28 April 2021

    MGN 654 uploaded

61. 22 April 2021

    Updated to include latest MGNs and amendments.

62. 24 March 2021

    MGN 652 added to collection

63. 16 March 2021

    Collection page updated to reflect the latest published marine notices up to MGN 650.

64. 17 September 2018

    Added MGN 543 to collection

65. 12 September 2018

    MGN 570 and MGN 581 added

66. 24 August 2018

    Updated to include, MGN 591 Safe means of access to fishing vessels and small vessels in ports and MGN 592 Mooring, towing or hauling equipment on all vessels: safe installation and safe operation

67. 23 August 2018

    Updated to include MGN 593 Health and safety chemical agents regulations 2010 amended

68. 10 August 2018

    Updated to include MGN 480 (M) Amendment 2 MLC 2006 Ship owners liabilities and seafarer compensation

69. 4 June 2018

    Updated to include MGN 590 (M+F) STCW Manila amendments alcohol limits

70. 10 April 2018

    MGN 572 added to list

71. 13 February 2018

    MGN 579 added

72. 13 December 2017

    Updated to include - MGN 577 Overside working on vessels and MGN 578 Maintenance of lists of crew ashore

73. 23 October 2017

    Addition of mgn 570 & mgn 571

74. 17 October 2017

    Updated M notices

75. 5 October 2017

    MGN 324 Amendment 1 Watchkeeping Safety - VHF Radio & AIS, MGN 562 Amendment 1 Radio Regulations and GMDSS Radio Equipment Updates

76. 20 March 2017

    MGN 562 & MGN 563 added to list.

77. 7 February 2017

    Updated MGN 566 (M+F) STCW Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits

78. 27 January 2017

    MGN 565 (M) (Corrigendum) Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits for Seafarers

79. 17 January 2017

    MGN 565 STCW Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits

80. 13 January 2017

    MGN 520 (M) added to list

81. 2 December 2016

    Two new MGN uploaded (MGN 554 & 557)

82. 31 October 2016

    MGN 559 (M +F) added

83. 5 October 2016

    MGN 472 (M) Corrigendum added

84. 16 September 2016

    MGN 556 added

85. 22 April 2016

    Included MGN 547 & MGN 552

86. 23 December 2015

    MGN 542 uploaded

87. 17 November 2015

    MGN 472 - MLC 2006; Guidance on the procedure for applying for a Substantial Equivalence.

88. 30 October 2015

    MGN 540 and MGN 541 uploaded

89. 23 September 2015

    Update MGN 539 (M) Carriage of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

90. 21 July 2015

    Update MGN 536 (M) Safety Management Code For Domestic Passenger Ships

91. 23 April 2015

    MGN 477(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarers' Employment Agreements

92. 31 March 2015

    MGN 530 (M+F) Radio Log Book: Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels.

93. 19 March 2015

    MGN 219 (M) added & MGN 219c removed

94. 3 March 2015

    MGN 532 (M) & MGN 532 (M) Corrigendum MGN 533 (M) & MGN 533 (M) Corrigendum

95. 2 March 2015

    MGN 510 and MGN 529 uploaded

96. 12 February 2015

    MGN 532 (M) Safe movenent on board ship & MGN 533 Means of access - amendments in progress.

97. 11 February 2015

    New MGN 531 (M) Cargo stowage and securing

98. 10 February 2015

    Addition MGN 532 (M) Safe movement on board ship MGN 533 (M) Means of Access

99. 31 December 2014

    MGN 473 added to the collection 30/12/2014

100. 18 November 2014

     MGN 490,491, 525 and 528 added

101. 5 November 2014

     MGN 527(M) added 05 11 14

102. 30 October 2014

     MGN 470 added (29 10 14)

103. 7 October 2014

     MGN 524(M&F) added 07.10.14

104. 30 September 2014

     MGN 519(M) Life-Saving Appliances - Controlled Means of Descent at Embarkation Stations - Replacement for Embarkation Ladders and Access to Remotely Located Liferafts added on 30 September 2014

105. 19 September 2014

     Collection edited

106. 4 September 2014

     MGN 522 (M&F) added 4 September 2014

107. 14 August 2014

     MGN 518(M) added (14/08/14)

108. 13 August 2014

     MGN 481(M) added (13/08/14)

109. 31 July 2014

     MGN 515 & MGN 516 added (31/07/14)

110. 30 July 2014

     MGN 517(M) MLC Substantially equivalent accommodation standards for Large Commercial Yachts of 3000 GT to less than 5000 GT now added

111. 23 July 2014

     MGN 475 added 22/07/14

112. 16 July 2014

     MGNs relating to MLC added (16/07/14)

113. 26 June 2014

     MGN 511(M), MGN 512(M), MGN 513(M) & MGN 514(M) added

114. 6 May 2014

     First published.