Guidance

MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 12 Marine Equipment – United Kingdom conformity assessment and type approval procedures for marine equipment

Safety at sea and prevention of pollution to the marine environment through application of international instruments relating to equipment to be placed on board ships registered with the UK.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 15 October 2026

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MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 12 Marine Equipment – United Kingdom conformity assessment and type approval procedures for marine equipment

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MSN1874 A12 Annex 1

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MSN1874 A12 Annex 2

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Details

Further context, include target audience information from beginning notice:

• Notice to all Manufacturers and Distributors of Marine Equipment, Masters, Officers and Skippers of: Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Pleasures Vessels.

• This Merchant Shipping Notice replaces MSN 1874 (M+F) amendment 11.

• This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025.