MIN 542 (M+F) Amendment 3 life saving appliances – recognised distress signals and advertised alternatives to pyrotechnic flares
This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency.
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Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Port Operators, Harbour Masters, Yacht Skippers, Pleasure Vessel Users, Masters and owners of vessels operating on Inland Waterways, Fishing Vessel Skippers and Seafarers.
This MIN highlights the risks of using non-SOLAS or non-pyrotechnic distress flares such as Electronic Visual Distress Signals (EVDS).
This note replaces MIN 542 Amendment 2 and MIN 464 and should be read in conjunction with MGN 280, MGN 599 and MSN 1874.
This MIN (Amendment 3) makes some minor updates to UK type approval regulations issued within MSN 1874.
This MIN expires 01 Mar 2027.