M Notices

Question 1

MGN 315

Answer 1

Keeping a safe Navigational Watch on Merchant Vessels

Question 2

MGN 369

Answer 2

Navigation: Navigation in Restricted Visibility

Question 3

MGN 379

Answer 3

Navigation: Use of Electronic Navigation Aids

Question 4

MGN 137

Answer 4

Look-out during Periods of Darkness and Restricted Visibility

Question 5

MGN 357

Answer 5

Night-time lookout – Photochromic Lenses and Dark Adaptation

Question 6

MGN 199

Answer 6

Dangers of interaction

Question 7

MGN 299

Answer 7

Interference with Safe Navigation through Inappropriate Use of Mobile Phones

Question 8

MGN 364

Answer 8

Navigation: Traffic Separation Schemes – Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait

Question 9

MGN 301

Answer 9

Manoeuvring Information on Board Ships

Question 10

MIN 653

Answer 10

Deck Oral Exam Syllabus

Question 11

What are MSNs about?

Answer 11

MSNs contain the technical detail of regulations called ‘statutory instruments’ (SIs). This is mandatory information, and must be complied with under UK legislation.

Question 12

What are MINs about?

Answer 12

Marine information notes (MINs) tend to give information that’s:

valid for a short period of time, such as timetables for MCA exams
relevant to a small group of people, such as training establishments or equipment manufacturers

Question 13

What are MGNs about?

Answer 13

gives guidance and recommendations about best practice to industry on interpretation of law and general safety advice.

Question 14

MGN 71

Answer 14

Musters, drills, on-board training and instructions, and Decision Support Systems

Question 15

MSN 1391

Answer 15

Official log book

Question 16

MSN 1690

Answer 16

DECEMBER 2021! RECENT

Amendment 1 Radio equipment: serviceability and maintenance

The serviceability and maintenance requirements of radio equipment under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)