MGN 578 (M) Overside working on vessels
Use of equipment (rail and trolley) and similar systems for undertaking "overside" work on yachts and other vessels.
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This note replaces MGN 422 (M) and should be read with the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers and regulations referred to in annex 1.
Notice to all
- Shipowners
- Masters
- Crew and ship surveyors
The main points are
- to ensure that the new systems comply with the current BS/EN standards
- to ensure that existing systems have been checked to an equivalent standard
- to ensure maintenance is carried out to the manufacturer’s advice