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MSN 1868 (M) UK requirements for safe manning and watchkeeping

Explains safe manning requirements in merchant shipping regulations 2015 and standards of training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) convention and code.

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MSN 1868 (M) Standards of training, certification and watchkeeping convention: UK requirements for safe manning and watchkeeping

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Standards of training, certification & watchkeeping convention: UK requirements for safe manning and watchkeeping.

This merchant shipping notice sets out and explains the safe manning requirements contained in the merchant shipping (standards of training, certification and watchkeeping) regulations 2015 and the STCW convention and code and incorporates International Maritime Organization resolution A1047(27) on the principles of safe manning.

Notice to all shipowners, companies, managers, masters, deck and engineering officers and all seafarers on merchant ships.

This MSN should be read with the merchant shipping (standards of training, certification and watchkeeping) regulations 2015 (M), MSN 1856 (M), MSN 1857(M) and MSN 1842. It replaces MSN 1767 (M)

Published 12 June 2015
Last updated 20 September 2019 + show all updates
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