MGN 505 (M) Amendment 1: Human element guidance – Part 1: Fatigue and fitness
This MIN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
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This notice is an updated amendment to MGN 505 which replaces MGN 211
This Marine Guidance Note:
- Reminds owners, operators, managers and all personnel working on-board seagoing, domestic and inland waterway vessels about their duties under UK and international shipping legislation in relation to fatigue, and
- Provides some practical information and guidance for consideration about;
- Factors leading to fatigue and impaired fitness for duty,
- Policies and practices which can reduce the cause and impact of fatigue and otherperformance impairing factors
- Development and use of fatigue management plans to improve the identification, management and reduction of fatigue and other performance impairing factors,
- Useful checklists to help identify fatigue and stress and take preventative actions, and
- Useful sources of additional information about fatigue and fatigue management.
It is a notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Masters, Officers and Crew of Merchant Vessels, Skippers and Crew of Domestic Passenger Ships and Inland Waterway Vessels.
