Guidance

MGN 643 (M) Emergency information and arrangements for passengers on passenger ships

Describes the Master’s responsibilities in relation to emergency information and arrangements on Classes III to VI(A) passenger ships and directs the reader to relevant legislation.

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This MGN does not cover EU domestic passenger ships, or ships falling under MSN 1823(M) or the Small Seagoing Passenger Ships (SSPS) Code, as the documents for those regimes are self-contained.

This notice to all owners, operators, builders, masters, officers and ratings of passenger ships of classes III to VI(A).

This notice replaces M.1386 and should be read in conjunction with Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004, MSN 1789(M) and MGN 306(M).

For additional material on passengers with disabilities, see MSN 1789(M) and MGN 306(M).

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Published 20 October 2020

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