UK MCA published Merchant Shipping Notice
UK MCA published Merchant Shipping Notice regarding requirements for safe manning and watchkeeping.
The Regulations require all United Kingdom (UK) seagoing vessels of 500 GT or more to hold a Safe Manning Document specifying the minimum manning levels. Owners and operators of ships below 500 GT may also find it advantageous to hold a Safe Manning Document.
All vessels must be adequately manned for their safe operation, with due regard for the nature of their operation and their location.
The MCA requires all ships to be sufficiently manned for their safe operation according to the nature of their work. To make that assessment the minimum safe manning level must take into account all relevant factors, including:
- Frequency of port calls, length and nature of the voyage;
- Trading area(s), waters and type of operations in which the ship or vessel is involved and any special requirements of the trade or operation;
- Number, size (kW) and type of main propulsion units and auxiliaries;
- Size, type of ship, equipment and layout;
- Construction and technical equipment of the ship;
- Cargo to be carried or operational requirements;
- Method of maintenance;
- Extent to which training activities are conducted onboard
Find more details by reading UK MCA Marine Notice below:
Source: UK MCA
