MGN 628 (M+F) Amendment 1: Construction and outfit standards for fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels less than 15m length overall which apply to new builds from 21 July 2020. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
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This Marine Guidance Note sets out the minimum Construction and Outfit Standards that fishing vessels must comply with when being constructed, repaired, modified or altered.
The Standards also set out requirements for:
- Building premises
- Survey during Construction
- Testing of structures
- Materials.
This Amendment informs that Fishing Vessel Certifying Authorities may be authorised by MCA to conduct Plan Approvals and New Build Surveyors of vessel of less than 15m Length Overall.
This Note should be read in conjunction with the Fishing Vessel (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 No.943, the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 No.1106 and MSN1871 Amendment No.2 The Fishing Vessels Code of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall.
This Note supersedes and replaces the original version of MGN628 (F)
This notice is for all designers, builders, owners, managing agents, employers, skippers and crew of fishing vessels.
This notice should also be read in conjunction with the following Marine Information Notes.
MIN628 - Use of scantling tables