Guidance: MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 1 provision of safe means of access to vessels in port

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Maritime Coastguard Agency

August 9

16:22 2022

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MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 1 provision of safe means of access to fishing vessels and small vessels in ports

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This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 (S.I 1997/2962), MGN 587 (F) amendment 1 ILO work in fishing convention health and safety responsibilities, MGN 533 (M) Amendment 1 means of access and the Codes of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) and the Codes of Practice for the Safety of Fishing Vessels and replaces MGN 591 (M+F).

Amendment 1 updates references and current industry best practice guidance in respect of health and safety risk assessments.

Notice to

harbour authorities
shipowners
consultants
shipbuilders
ship designers
employers
masters
skippers and crew of fishing vessels and small vessels

Published 9 August 2022

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