Publications

Question 1

What is an MSN?

Answer 1

An Merchant Shipping Notice is used to convey mandatory information that must be complied with under UK legislation. These MSNs relate to Statutory instruments and contain the technical detail of such regulations.

Question 2

What are MGNs?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are MINs?

Answer 3

Marine Information Notes are intended for a more limited audience e.g training establishments or equipment manufacturers, or contain information that will only be of use for a short period of time, such as timetables for MCA examinations. MINs are numbered in sequence and have a cancellation date (which will typically be no more than 12months after publication).

Question 4

List the Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volumes?

Answer 4

Vol 1. Maritime Radio Stations
Vol 2. Radio AIDS to Navigation, Differential GPS (DGPS), Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing System
Vol 3. Maritime Safety Information Services
Vol 4. Meteorological Observation Stations
Vol 5. Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Vol 6. Pilot Services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port Operations