Guidance

MGN 544 Amendment 1 (M+F) Means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment

This MGN details guidance on safety management of recovery of persons from the water.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 13 April 2026

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MGN 544 Amendment 1 (M+F) Means of recovery of persons from the water by ships and boats - plans, procedures and acceptance of recovery equipment

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MGN 544 Amendment 1 Annex 1

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Notice to all Ship Operators, Life-saving Equipment Manufacturers, Masters, Fishing Vessel Skippers, Small Commercial Vessel Operators, Pleasure Vessel Owners, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Notified Bodies, Nominated Bodies and Surveyors.

This amendment 1 incorporates recommendations of the MAIB report 02/2026. Amendments made at paragraph 6.2.

Published 13 April 2026