Guidance

MGN 670 (M) Amendment 1 Ships built on or after 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages – guidance on SOLAS chapter II-1

Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
2 December 2025

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MGN 670 (M) Amendment 1 Ships built on or after 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages – guidance on SOLAS chapter II-1

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Further context, include target audience information from beginning notice:

  • Notice to all Shipowners, Certifying Authorities, Shipbuilders, Ship repairers, Ship Masters and Surveyors.

  • This Note replaces Marine Guidance Note 670 and introduces amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 introduced by IMO resolution MSC.532(107), MSC.557(107) and MSC.558(108).

  • This Note should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Cargo and Passenger Ship Construction and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023.

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Published 2 December 2025

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