Active marine guidance notes (MGNs)
A collection of active marine guidance notes, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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Updated to include, MGN 591 Safe means of access to fishing vessels and small vessels in ports and MGN 592 Mooring, towing
There is never a wrong time to revisit your enclosed space entry procedures
The Republic of the Marshall Island (RMI) published a Marine Safety Advisory (MSA 23-20) on 29 June 2020 warning that shipboard incidents relating to improper entry of and rescue from enclosed spaces continue to occur. According to the flag state’s records, six seafarers died in four enclosed space entry incidents onboard RMI-flagged vessels during 2018-2019. Both tankers and bulk carriers have experienced such incidents and although the details of each incident differ, the RMI has noted that there are some similarities, including:
• crewmembers lacking awareness of the potential hazards posed by the improper entry into enclosed spaces;