Guidance

MSN 1889 (M+F) Health and safety biological agents regulations 2010

Amendment 3 outlines how to comply with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) (biological agents) regulations 2010 as amended.

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This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 (M) Amendment 1 and MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Work in Fishing Convention : Health and Safety Responsibilities which give guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997.

This notice replaces MSN 1889(M+F) Amendment 2.

Notice to

  • ship, yacht and fishing vessel owners
  • operators and managers and other employers of seafarers
  • masters, officers and seafarers on merchant ships and yachts
  • skippers and crew on fishing vessels and small commercially operated vessels.
Published 16 May 2023