UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a Marine Guidance Note - MGN 369 (M+F) Amendment 1 addressing issues related to navigation practices in restricted visibility conditions. This note was published on 21 March 2024. Summary: A 2003 survey by The Nautical Institute revealed that many Officers of the Watch (OOW) lacked full understanding and adherence to the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREG), leading to collisions. Even two decades later, the maritime industry still faces collisions and allisions during restricted visibility, often due to non-compliance or misunderstanding of COLREG. Additionally, the adoption of technology like AIS and remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs) has introduced new risks. This guidance document aims to address proper vessel conduct in restricted visibility, covering rules from Part B Section III (Rule 19) and Parts A and B Section I, applicable in various visibility conditions, not just restricted visibility.#UK #MGN #Navigation

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a Marine Guidance Note - MGN 638 (M+F) Amendment 1 on the fatal dangers of mobile phones and other personal devices when working.This MGN was published on 13 March 2024. Summary.Despite previous guidance issued in 2005, accidents involving casualties using mobile phones or other personal electronic devices remain a concern. This note offers guidance to mariners regarding the appropriate use of such devices and the associated dangers to themselves, shipmates, and vessels.#UK #MGN #MobilePhones

Rules Britannia (An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom), by Toni Summers Hargis - 2006. Format:pdf Language:eng #UK #Guide #Information