Key Amendments

Question 1

Where was the syllabus before 2023? where is it now?

Answer 1

then: MSN 1858
now: MCA website

Question 2

What is the UK Conformity Mark?

Answer 2

Since Brexit-
Marine equipment must be UK approved on board UK ships.

Question 3

MGN 610, list of publications
(list 14)

Answer 3

1. International Code of Signals (IMO)
2. IAMSAR Manual Vol 3
3. Mariners handbook (UKHO)
4. MSNs, MGNs and MINs. (MCA)
5. Notice to Mariners (UKHO)
6. Notice to Mariners - Annual Summary (UKHO)
7. List of Radio Signals (UKHO)
8. List of Lights (UKHO)
9. Sailing Directions (UKHO)
10. Nautical Almanac
11. Navigational tables
12. Tide Tables
13. Tidal Stream Atlases
14. Operating and Maintenance Instructions for Nav Aids carried by the Ship.

Question 4

MGN 610, BNWAS

Answer 4

Exemption requirements for BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011.

Question 5

Define Watercraft

Answer 5

any craft:
-capable of moving under its own mechanical power
-used, navigated, or situated wholly or partly in or on the water
-able to carry one or more persons

Question 6

MGN 550

Answer 6

Electrical Installations - guidance for safe design, installation and operation of lithium ion batteries.

Question 7

Enclosed space entry

Answer 7

MGN 659 (M+F) amendment 1
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022.