Guidance

MGN 520 (M) Amendment 2 human element guidance - the deadly dozen

A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - This guidance summarises the most common twelve significant people factors.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 13 May 2025

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MGN 520 (M) Amendment 2 Human element guidance - part 2 The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People Factors in Maritime Safety

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MGN 520 (M) Amendment 2 Human element guidance - part 2 The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People Factors in Maritime Safety

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Notice to all ship owners, ship operators and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant vessels, skippers and crew of domestic passenger ships and inland waterways vessels

This notice should be read with MGN 505, MGN 638, MGN 351, MGN 640 (M+F), the human element - a guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry, leading for safety and other maritime human element publications.

Published 13 May 2025