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MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 1 provision of safe means of access to vessels in port

Information on the provision of safe means of access of fishing vessels and small vessels in UK and foreign ports.

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
9 August 2022

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MGN 591 Amendment 1 has been replaced with MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 2 Provision of safe means of access.

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MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 1 provision of safe means of access to fishing vessels and small vessels in ports

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This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 (S.I 1997/2962), MGN 587 (F) amendment 1 ILO work in fishing convention health and safety responsibilities, MGN 533 (M) Amendment 1 means of access and the Codes of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) and the Codes of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels and replaces MGN 591 (M+F).

Amendment 1 updates references and current industry best practice guidance in respect of health and safety risk assessments.

Notice to

  • harbour authorities
  • shipowners
  • consultants
  • shipbuilders
  • ship designers
  • employers
  • masters
  • skippers and crew of fishing vessels and small vessels

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Published 9 August 2022

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