Guidance

MGN 672(M) Extended Dry-Docking

Extended dry-docking allows vessels to be inspected out of the water at 7.5 years intervals, rather than 2 inspections in 5 years (no more than 36-month intervals), subject to eligibility.

Documents

MGN 672(M) extended dry-docking

MGN 672(M) extended dry-docking

Annex 1 extended dry docking planning document

MSF6570 request for entry onto extended dry dock

MSF6571 extended dry docking company annual survey declaration

Details

Notice to all shipowners, masters and UK Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with:

  • The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2015,
  • Merchant Shipping Notice 1672 (M+F) (as amended),
  • Merchant Shipping Notice 1751(M+F) (as amended) and Marine Guidance Note 546 (M) (as amended).

Updates to this page

Published 13 August 2025

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