Guidance

MGN 702 (M) Amendment 2 Maritime autonomous surface ships of less than 2.5 metres in LOA

The General Exemption for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of Less than 2.5 metres in length overall ensures that eligible vessels have an available proportional pathway to enable operation

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 19 January 2026

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MGN 702 A2 General Exemption

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MGN 702 (M) Amendment 2 Maritime autonomous surface ships of less than 2.5 metres in LOA

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• This General Exemption enables eligible vessels to operate without certification issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) or its delegates.

• Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, crew, masters, remote operators and Certifying Authorities.

Published 19 January 2026