Open consultation

Consultation on guidance on towing requirements for offshore floating structures (excluding oil and gas infrastructure)

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
27 September 2024

Summary

This consultation seeks your views on a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

The draft MGN provides information for obtaining the necessary MCA approvals for towing floating and partially submerged structures such as for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries. It does not introduce new requirements to those already in place but is intended to direct the reader to the current relevant guidance and information.

Evidence for obtaining or meeting the following requirements must be provided to MCA prior to the towing of floating or partially submerged structures:

  • Load Line Certification

  • MARPOL

  • Ballast Water

  • Wreck removal

  • Inventory of Hazardous Materials

  • Emergency towing

Documents

MGN XXX (M+F) Safety of Navigation: Guidance on towing requirements for offshore floating structures (excluding oil and gas infrastructure)

PDF, 182 KB, 6 pages

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Annex 1 - Consultation response form

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Ways to respond

Email to:

navigationsafety@mcga.gov.uk

Write to:

UK Technical Services Navigation
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road,
Southampton, SO15 1EG

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Published 27 September 2024

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