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MGN 297 (M) amendment 2 the carriage of defibrillators on ships

Amendment 2 advises on risk assessment, for operators of UK passenger ferries and high speed passenger craft to determine whether to carry defibrillators.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
2 April 2026

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MGN 297 (M) Amendment 2 The carriage of defibrillators on ships

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This notice should be read with MSN 1905 (M+F) Amendment 4: Ships’ Medical Stores, replaces MGN 297 (M) Amendment 1 The carriage of defibrillators on ships.

Amendment 2 includes updated references and editorial changes in section 4.

Notice to:

  • ship owners
  • ship operators and managers
  • masters and officers of passenger ships and high speed craft
  • seafarers

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Published 2 April 2026

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