Guidance

MGN 705 (M) Amendment 1 Remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs) of 2.5 metres to less than 4.5 metres in length overall

This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.

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

Documents

MGN 705 A1 - General exemption

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MGN 705 A1 - Appendix 1

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MGN 705 (M) Amendment 1 Remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs) of 2.5 metres to less than 4.5 metres in length overall

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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