Guidance

MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 8: Marine equipment – United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, other approval and standards

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.

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Notice to all:

  • Manufacturers and Distributors of Marine Equipment
  • Masters, Officers and Skippers of: Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Pleasures Vessels
  • Ship: Builders, Designers, Operators, Owners and Managers
  • Marine Consultants, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, and Approved and Nominated Bodies

This Notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 SI 2016/1025 as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/470 and the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) (Amendment) (UK and US Mutual Recognition Agreement) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/1304 (“the Regulations”’), MIN 590 Amendment 5 – United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment following the transition period and relevant UK carriage requirement instruments.

This Notice replaces MSN 1874 (M+F) amendment 7.

Published 22 February 2024