Guidance

MGN 419 Disposal of out of date pyrotechnics (marine flares)

Explains that the coastguard only accept out of date marine pyrotechnics from recreational boat users, not from independent fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 30 July 2010

This publication was withdrawn on 2 February 2018

The advice in MGN 419 is out of date. The current advice can be found at Disposing of unwanted flares

Documents

MGN 419 Disposal of out of date pyrotechnics (marine flares)

Ref: MGN 419 (M+F)

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Details

Notice to:

• all fishermen
• leisure craft
• shipping service providers
• marinas
• harbourmasters
• life saving equipment servicing stations
• chandlers and suppliers.

Published 30 July 2010