Guidance

MGN 644 (M) Interpretation on positive freeboard and decked or open vessel

Notice to all builders, designers, surveyors, operators and skippers of UK under 15m fishing vessels and small commercial vessels and workboats.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
20 October 2020

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MGN 644 (M) Interpretation on positive freeboard and decked or open vessel

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This note provides guidance on how to determine positive freeboard and clear height at side for all newbuild UK under 15m fishing vessels.

It also provides an interpretation on how vessels with an internal hull moulding built to create a cockpit or cabin sole should be treated for UK under 15m fishing vessels as well as small commercial vessels and workboats.

This notice should be read with:

  • The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended*;

  • The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)

  • The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)

  • The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)

  • The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended*; The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Brown)

  • The UK Under 15m Fishing Vessel Code

Published 20 October 2020

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