Guidance
MGN 592 (M+F) Anchoring, mooring, towing or hauling equipment on all vessels
Amendment 1 advises on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment and the importance of expert advice on repair and maintenance.
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This notice should be read with industry guidance on anchoring, mooring and towing / hauling operations, the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) Chapter 26, Code of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels and requirements for risk assessments, MGN 591 (M+F) amendment 1 provision of safe means of access to fishing vessels and small vessels in ports and replaces MGN 592 (M+F).
Notice to
- shipbuilders
- ship repairers
- shipowners
- ship operators harbour authorities
- masters
- skippers
- officers and crew of merchant ships
- yachts (motor and sail)
- fishing vessels
Published 18 August 2022