Guidance

MGN 636 (M) Merchant Shipping and Fishing vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997

Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 8 July 2020

This publication was withdrawn on 12 October 2020

MGN 636 has been replaced by MGN 636 Amendment 1

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MGN 636 (M) Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997

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Details

This MGN provides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 which set the framework for health and safety on board ships. It sets out the responsibilities and duties of shipowners, masters and seafarers. There are also some additional duties for employers.

This MGN replaces MGN 20(M+F) for the merchant navy. MGN 587(F) provides guidance for fishing vessels.

Published 8 July 2020