Guidance

MGN 79 Safety, pollution prevention equipment carried in excess

Advises on proper maintenance of equipment in excess of statutory requirement.

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MGN 79 Safety equipment and pollution prevention equipment carried in excess of statutory requirements

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Guidance to:

  • shipowners
  • shipmasters
  • owners and skippers of fishing vessels.

Equipment on board which is expected to be relied on in situations affecting safety or pollution prevention must be in operating condition.

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Published 1 August 1998

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