Amendments

Question 1

Where was the syllabus before 2023? And where is it now?

Answer 1

MSN 1858

It is now on the MCA website

Question 2

What is a watercraft defined as ? Under amendment 3 MSN1781 (M+F)

Answer 2

Any craft:
Capable of moving under its own mechanical power

Used, Navigated, or situated wholly or partially in or on the water

Capable of carrying one or more persons

Question 3

What is MGN 550?

Answer 3

Guidance for safe design, instillation and operation of lithium Ion Batteries

Question 4

Which MIN speaks to the United Kingdom Conformity of equipment, along with the conformity mark for said equipment on board ship?

Answer 4

MIN 590

Question 5

Which MGN speaks to the entry of enclosed spaces, to be read in conjunction with COSWP?

Answer 5

MGN 659

Question 6

When is the new edition of COSWP coming out?

Answer 6

Spring 2024

Question 7

Which MGN gives guidance on the Merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2022?
(SOLAS CHAPTER V)

Answer 7

MGN 610

Question 8

What MGN gives advice on a suitable backup for Charts?

Answer 8

MGN 285

Question 9

Under MGN 610, what publications satisfy the requirements of regulation 19.2.1.4?

Answer 9

1. International Code of Signals (IMO)
2. IAMSAR Manual Vol III
3. Mariners Handbook (UKHO) NP100
4. MSNs,MGNs,MINs
5. Notice to Mariners (UKHO)
6. Notice to Mariners Annual summary (UKHO)
7. List of Radio signals (UKHO)
8. List of Lights (UKHO)
9. Sailing directions (UKHO)
10. Nautical Almanac
11. Navigational Tables
12. Tide Tables
13. Tidal Stream Atlases
14. Operating and maintenance instructions for Navigational Aids carried by the Ship

Question 10

Where can we find Guidance on the use, maintenance, adjustment and performance standards of magnetic compasses?

Answer 10

MGN 610, Annex D