Consultation outcome

Two new marine guidance notes to replace MGN 430

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

This consultation has concluded. Where MCA have accepted or agreed to comments from consultees, the documents have been amended and published.

Feedback received

Consultation Comments

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Detail of feedback received

The following table gives a summary of consultation comments received and the corresponding MCA responses received during this consultation.


Original consultation

Summary

This consultation is for two new MGNs regarding emergency drills and prevention of man overboard.

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Consultation description

MGN 570 provides revised guidance on the conduct of emergency drills, scenarios to practice and what will be expected during an MCA survey or inspection.

MGN 571 provides guidance on how to prevent man overboard incidents through the assessment of the risks involved and includes a risk review document on which risks and the measures taken to reduce them can be recorded.

The MGNs will replace MGN 430 – Fishing vessels: checks on crew certification and drills.

Documents

Letter - The MCA would like to consult on two new Marine Guidance Notes to replace MGN 430.

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MGN 570 (F) FISHING VESSELS: Emergency Drills

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MGN 571 (F) FISHING VESSELS: PREVENTION OF MAN OVERBOARD

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Published 23 June 2017
Last updated 23 April 2018 + show all updates
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