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MGN 651 (M) Bilge alarms on cargo ships 24m or more in length and under 500GT

This MGN explains the new legal requirement for cargo ships that are 24m or more in length and less than 500GT to be fitted with bilge water level detectors and alarms.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 28 July 2023

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MGN 651 (M) Bilge alarms on cargo ships 24m or more in length and under 500GT

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Notice to all masters, owners, managing agents, charterers, designers, builders and surveyors of cargo ships.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship) (Bilge Alarm) Regulations 2021.

Published 28 July 2023