Guidance

MGN 590 STCW Manila amendments alcohol limits

Explanation of the current alcohol limits for seafarers, set by the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping convention 1978 as amended (STCW).

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MGN 590 (M+F) has been replaced by MGN 590 (M+F) amendment 1.

Documents

MGN 590 (M+F) Standards of training, certification and watchkeeping convention 1978 as amended manila amendments: Alcohol Limits

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Details

This notice replaces MGN 566 and applies to all professional seafarers, including those on fishing vessels.

Guidance on hours of work is now contained in MSN 1877 (M) Amendment 1.

Notice to all

  • shipowners
  • employers
  • ship masters and seafarers

Updates to this page

Published 4 June 2018

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