Yachting Flashcards
What is MGN
Marine Guidance Notes (MGNs) give significant advice and guidance relating to the improvement of the safety of shipping and of life at sea and to prevent/minimise pollution from ships.
Name some useful MGN
They do not legally have to be followed in the same sense that MSNs do, but it would be a very bad idea for a company to ignore any of the guidance contained in MGNs. If an accident occurs, not following the guidance of an MGN could be seen as negligent, and those involved would be charged accordingly.
Some important/useful MGNs:
MGN 69 - Oral Exam Syllabus
MGN 71 - Musters, Drills and Training
MGN 137 - Lookouts in Darkness & Restricted Visibility
MGN 148 - Crew Agreements
MGN 166 - Guidelines for Voyage Planning
MGN 199 - Dangers of Interaction
MGN 225 - Radio Medical Advice at Sea
MGN 231 - Shipboard Pollution Emergency Plans
MGN 242 - Standard Procedures for Ships Reporting Incidents
MGN 315 - Keeping A Safe Navigational Watch
MGN 324 - Guidance on the use of VHF & AIS at Sea
MGN 343 - Hydrostatic Release Units
MGN 364 - Traffic Separation Schemes & Navigation in the Dover Strait
MGN 369 - Navigation in Restricted Visibility
MGN 379 - Use of Electronic Nav Aids
MGN 423 - Entry into Dangerous Spaces
MGN 448 - Manila Amendments: Medical Certs, Hours of Work & Alcohol Limits
MGN 470 - List of MLC-Related M-Notices
MGN 473 - Employment of Young Persons
