M Notices and Legislation

Question 1

What does MGN 71 Cover?

Answer 1

• *[MGN 71]**
• *Musters, drills, on-board training and instructions, and Decision Support Systems**
  *

Question 2

What does MGN 550 Cover?

Answer 2

Design, Installation and Operation of Lithium Ion Batteries

Address hazards such as thermal runaway

Question 3

What does MGN 379 cover?

Answer 3

Use of Electronic Navigational Aids
-Correct use of equipment - watchkeepers should be trained in proper use
-Limitations of the technology (inaccuracies of GPS)
-Human oversigh: Dangers of over reliance of navigational aids
-Radar Setup
-ECDIS - critical alarms

Question 4

What does MGN 684 Cover?

Answer 4

Safety of Powered Watercraft
-Definition of watercraft (capable of moving under its own mechanical power, capable of carrying one or more persons)
-Responsibilities of watercraft
-Collision regulation enforcement
-Registration of powered watercraft

Question 5

What does MGN 610 Cover?

Answer 5

Safety of Navigation regulations
-UK Implementation of SOLAS Ch V
-Requirements for ensuring vessels have necessary equipment
-Proper procedures for navigating safely, such as voyage planning, use of radar and maintaining a proper lookout
-Guidance for emergency procedures

Question 6

What does MGN 315 Cover?

Answer 6

MGN 315

• KEEPING A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON MERCHANT VESSELS
  *Details watchkeeping at sea, under pilotage, at anchor and in port
  *Duties of a safe navigational watch: lookout
  *Fatigue management
  *Watchkeeping standards
  *Bridge resource management - coordination of bridge team

Question 7

What does MGN-525 / MSN1845 Cover?

Answer 7

MGN 525
Covers the guidelines for providing food and fresh water

MSN States the maintenance of water systems. Chlorination of shower heads is 3 monthly, fresh water hoses is 6 monthly, tanks super-chlorinated at 12 monthly, and whole system at refit or dry-dock

Question 8

What does MGN 289 cover ?

Answer 8

MGN 289
Accident Reporting and Investigation

Question 9

What does MGN 285 cover ?

Answer 9

Electronic charts + risk assessment methodology when in RCDC.
How to conduct a risk assessment when using a raster chart in RCDS for primary source of navigation
-Notify Flag & Company (DPA)
-Full brief with bridge team
-During planning stage - purchase paper charts for areas without ENC coverage

Question 10

What does MGN618 cover?

Answer 10

Large Commercial Yachts - guidance for the control and operation of lifting gear.

Lifting Operations:
-Planned appropriately
-Risk assesment carried out
-Safe and controlled manner
-Only crew who have been trained carry out lifting operations
-Records should be kept onboard of crew familiarisation and training with regards to lifting gear.
-Lifting gear must be checked before and after use to ensure it is fit for purpose

Question 11

What does MGN199 cover?

Answer 11

Interaction

Question 12

What does MGN636 cover?
S.I 2962

Answer 12

Health and Safety at Work regulations 1997
-Employer shall ensure the health and safety of workers and other persons so far as is reasonably practicable.
-Shall have a written statement or policy with respect to health and safety
-Duties of the company
-Safety officers
-Powers of safety representatives
-Training

Question 13

MSN1877
MGN477

Answer 13

MLC for British Flagged vessels
SEAs

Question 14

MSN1858

Answer 14

Training and Certification Guidance - Deck officers on large yachts (Master 3000 Syllabus)

Question 15

MSN1868

Answer 15

Requirements for safe manning and watchkeeping

Question 16

MSN1867
MSN 1815

Answer 16

Recognition of non-UK certification for issue of a FSE (Flag State Endorsement)

Equivalent Medical Certificates

Question 17

Purpose of the IMO and Conventions

Answer 17

The International Maritime Organization is a UN body reponsible for regulating maritime transport and plays a key role in ensuring that lives at sea are not put at risk and the marine environment is not polluted by shipping.

Key conventions:
SOLAS
STCW
MARPOL
Colregs
International Convention on Tonnage
International Convention on Load Lines
Convention on Salvage
FAL convention
Convention on Maritime SAR
Wreck removal convention (Nairobi)
Convention of liabilities for Bunker oil pollution
Convention on Anti-fouling systems
Convention on Ballast Water Management
HKC

ILO:
MLC

Question 18

MSNs

Answer 18

Merchant Shipping Notice: Contain technical details of regulations called statutory instruments.
Mandatory

Question 19

MINs

Answer 19

Marine Information Note: valid for a short period of time to a limited audience
Such as training establishments or equipment manufacturers

Question 20

MGNs

Answer 20

Marine Guidance Notes: gives significant advice and guidance relating to the improvement of the safety of shipping and of life at sea, and to prevent or minimise pollution from shipping

Question 21

Admiralty Summary of NTM

Answer 21

Np247

Part One - 26 sections -alot of have moved to NP100 and other publicaitons (tide tables, suppleirs of Admiralty charts, mine-laying) and then Ts and Ps in force on 1st of January.

Also contains a summary of all Ts and Ps in force at the start of the year

updates to Sailing Directions and Miscellaneous nautical publicaitons

Question 22

MGN70

Answer 22

Guidelines on responsibilities in stowaway situations

Question 23

MSN1677

Answer 23

The LSA regulations 1999

Question 24

MGN364

Answer 24

Application of rule 10 - TSS
-Vessel may anchor in seperation zone if breakdown or bad visibility
-Sailing vessels cannot cross under sail because of light or adverse winds, then she should make use of her engines in order to do so.
-Precautionary areas near TSS are not part of rule 10 however ships should navigate with particular caution.

Question 25

MSN1665
MSN1666

Answer 25

Fire Fighting Equipment
Fixed Fire Detection alarm and extinguishing systems

Question 26

MGN533

Answer 26

Means of Safe Access

Question 27

MSF4157

Answer 27

List of Crew

Question 28

Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Answer 28

The Law relating to Merchant Shipping in the UK!

Question 29

MGN599

Answer 29

Pleasure vessels - Regulations and Exemptions