M Notices Flashcards
MSN
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Merchant Shipping Notice
mandatory information, complied with UK legislation.
Eg. MSN 1858 - syllabus 3000gt oow
MSN 315 - keeping a safe navigational watch
MGN
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Marine Guidance Note
Advice + guidance relating to improving safety of shipping, life at sea and prevent / minimise pollution from shipping.
Eg.
MIN
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Marine Information Note
valid for a short time period
relevant to a small group of people
Eg. MIN 688 (M) - COSWP Amendment 7 providing details of the 2022 amendments to the Code.
Equipment onboard my last vessel
Which MGN gives guidance on lithium batteries?
MGN 550
Which MSN gives guidance on the Marine Equipment
MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 7
UK conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment.
Symbol for UK conformity mark for marine equipment.
(Ensign) NOT a wheel!
MGN 610 (M+F)
Guidance on 2020 safety of navigation regulations.
Where would you find oral exam syllabus?
MCA Website
What is the latest edition of the Large Yacht Code?
Large Yacht Code July 2024
Watercraft definition and what MGN was it amended in?
MGN 684 (M) - SAFETY OF POWERED WATERCRAFT
DEFINITION:
-capable of moving under its own mechanical power
-used, navigated or situation wholly or partly in or on the water.
-capable of being used to carry one or more persons.
Latest Workboat Code?
Work Boat Code Edition 3
MGN 505
Advice on Fatigue and Fitness for duty
MGN 315
“The OOW is the Masters representative and is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, in full compliance with international regulations.”
MGN 379
Use of Electronic Navigational Aids
- RADAR
-Electronic Positioning Systems
-Electronic Navigation Systems + Charts
-AIS
! DANGER OF OVER RELIANCE !
