Guidance

MGN 406 (M+F) Use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels

This MGN alerts owners, operators, managers, seafarers and fishermen to the dangers associated with the use of barbecues and similar equipment on board vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 26 November 2019

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MGN 406 (M+F) Use of barbecues and pig roasts on ships and fishing vessels

Ref: Jan 2010

PDF, 57.2 KB, 3 pages

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Key Points

• There should be a documented procedure to follow and everyone should be familiar with it.
• Risk assessment must be carried out before using the equipment.
• There are more safety factors to take into account when using charcoal or a gas appliance.

This guidance is cross-referenced to other notices which have a bearing on the subject.

This notice replaces marine guidance note 222 (M+F)

Note: corrections have been made to paragraphs 3.1.3 and 6.1. To view click here.

Published 26 November 2019