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MGN 505 (M) Amendment 1: Human element guidance - Part 1: Fatigue and fitness

This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 31 March 2014
• Last updated: 6 April 2021 — See all updates

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MGN 505 (M) Amendment 1: Human element guidance - Part 1: Fatigue and fitness

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This notice is an updated amendment to MGN 505 which replaces MGN 211

This Marine Guidance Note:

• Reminds owners, operators, managers and all personnel working on-board seagoing, domestic and inland waterway vessels about their duties under UK and international shipping legislation in relation to fatigue, and

• Provides some practical information and guidance for consideration about;

1. Factors leading to fatigue and impaired fitness for duty,
2. Policies and practices which can reduce the cause and impact of fatigue and otherperformance impairing factors
3. Development and use of fatigue management plans to improve the identification, management and reduction of fatigue and other performance impairing factors,
4. Useful checklists to help identify fatigue and stress and take preventative actions, and
5. Useful sources of additional information about fatigue and fatigue management.

It is a notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterway Vessels.

Published 31 March 2014
Last updated 6 April 2021 + show all updates

1. 6 April 2021

   Updated to MGN 505 (M) Amendment 1

2. 6 January 2017

   Correct MGN added as an attachment

3. 31 March 2014

   First published.