Guidance

MGN 705 (M) Remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs) of 2.5 metres to less than 4.5 metres in length overall

This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall.

Documents

Appendix 1 - Self Declaration Form

Details

Notice to all designers, builders, owners, operators, employers, crew, masters, remote operators and Certifying Authorities.

This General Exemption enables eligible vessels to operate without certification issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) or its delegates.

This General Exemption is effective from 31 December 2024.

Updates to this page

Published 31 December 2024

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