MIN 542 (M and F) Amendment 2 Life saving appliances – recognised distress signals and advertised alternatives to pyrotechnic flares

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Emergency, Life-saving appliances, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels

This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides the latest advice to mariners on products sold as distress signalling equipment to be used in an emergency. This amendment (2) has been issued solely to extend the expiration date. This MIN now expires 01 March 2027. Read...

UK Airworthiness Directive (AD) G-2021-0003: Survitec Emergency Breathing System (EBS) fitted to Halo Passenger Lifejacket: Equipment / Furnishings – Life Jacket – Inspection

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Aviation, CAA, Health and Safety, Life-saving appliances, Product Safety, Safety, Transport, UK

Whilst preparing to fit a new Emergency Breathing System (EBS) bottle to a lifejacket, the burst plug activated, discharging the contents of the EBS. Investigation determined that an incorrect burst plug had been fitted to the original EBS and instead of 4500 PSI /...

MGN 555 (M) Amendment 1 Life-saving appliances: lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear – authorisation of service providers

by | Apr 17, 2020 | Equipment, Life-saving appliances, Marine, MCA, Safety, UK

This Marine Guidance Note (MGN), as amended, replaces MGN 555 (M) and provides updated guidance on the authorisation of service providers to work on lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear on-board UK ships, following the adoption of Resolution...

MGN 560 Amendment 1 (M) Life-saving appliances – Requirements for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear

by | Mar 3, 2020 | Life-saving appliances, Marine, MCA, Safety, SOLAS, Transport, UK

This Marine Guidance Note (MGN), as amended, replaces MGN 560 (M) and details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered ships, as...

MGN 544 (M and F) Life-Saving Appliances – Means of Recovery of Persons from the Water by Ships and Boats – Plans, Procedures and Acceptance of Recovery Equipment

by | Mar 2, 2020 | Equipment, Life-saving appliances, Marine, MCA, Safety, UK

This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) informs the reader of an International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS) Regulation requiring all SOLAS ships to have plans and procedures for the recovery of persons from the water which follow the International...