MARINE NOTICES (M-NOTICES) BASIC INFORMATION

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Marine Notices

1.         Merchant Shipping Notice         MSN         White

2.         Marine Guidance Notice                  MGN        Blue

3.         Marine Information Note          MIN          Green

      Suffix (M)            =    Merchant Ship

      Suffix (F)       =    Fishing Vessel

     Marine Shipping Notice MSN

1.      MANDATORY information which must be COMPLIED with under UK legislation.

2.     Relate to STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS and contain the technical detail of the regulations.

Marine Guidance Note MGN

1.      Provide advice and guidance in order to improve safety of shipping and life.

 2.     Provide advice and guidance in order to prevent or minimise pollution from shipping.

Marine Information Notice  MIN

 Provide information for a more limited audience

-       Training Establishments

-       Equipment Manufacturers

Information which will only be of use for a short period of time

-       Examination dates

Will have a cancellation date – typically 12 months after publication