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MGN 533 (M) Amendment 2 means of access

This notice outlines measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 9 August 2022

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MGN 533 (M) Amendment 2 means of access

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This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 (S.I 1997/2962) and Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) and replaces MGN 533 (M) amendment 1.

Amendment 2 updates references and industry best practice in carrying out risk assessments.

Notice to

• shipowners
• operators and managers
• other employers of seafarers
• masters
• officers and seafarers

Published 9 August 2022