Guidance

MGN 331 (M+F) The PUWER Regulations 2006: Amendment 2

This amendment outlines guidance on the interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (provision and use of work equipment) regulations 2006.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
30 March 2023

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This MIN has been updated and replaced with MGN 331 (M+F) Amendment 3: The PUWER Regulations 2006.

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MGN 331 (M+F) Amendment 2 the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (provision and use of work equipment) regulations 2006

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This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 amendment 1 which provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997, MGN 587 (F) Amendment 1 (in respect of fishing vessels) and where work equipment is used for the purpose of lifting, MGN 332 amendment 2, which covers the requirements of the merchant shipping (lifting operations and lifting equipment) regulations 2006. It replaces MGN 331(M+F) amendment 1.

Amendment 2 updates references only.

Notice to

  • shipowners
  • ship operators
  • charterers
  • managers and other employers of seafarers
  • masters
  • chief engineers
  • officers, ratings and other workers on merchant ships
  • fishing vessels and yachts and other vessels with paid crew and self-employed persons working on board
  • classification societies
  • certifying authorities
  • test houses and competent persons

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Published 30 March 2023

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