Guidance

MGN 617 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - emergency procedures, equipment and actions - good practice

Notice to all designers, builders, surveyors, owners, managing agents, skippers, crew and Certifying Authorities of yachts and powerboats including pleasure vessels and small commercial vessels.

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MGN 617 (M) Yacht and powerboat safety at sea - emergency procedures, equipment and actions - good practice

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Details

This notice should be read with:

  • The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or PLeasure) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2771) as amended*;
  • The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (Yellow)
  • The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (Blue)
  • The Safety of Small Vessels in COmmercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) - A Code of Practice (Red)
  • The Merchant Sho9pping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1609) as amended*;
  • The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (Borwn) ;
  • and MGN 280

Updates to this page

Published 20 August 2019

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