MGN 375 (M+F) Maritime safety information Amendment 1
Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is defined in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, Chapter IV as “navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadcast to ships.�
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Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Superintendents and Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Yachts and Other Seagoing Craft
This notice replaces This notice replaces Marine Guidance Notes 23, and 44 and 375
ʹapp Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) supports two systems for broadcasting MSI:
- ʹapp International NAVTEX Service
- ʹapp International Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) Service
- ʹapp International SafetyNET Service
- ʹapp Iridium SafetyCast Service
ʹapp United Kingdom NAVTEX station coverage area is given in section 4.3 and is complemented by VHF and MF radiotelephony.
This Notice provides guidance about the principal sources of relevant information. Masters, skippers and others should refer to Maritime and Coastguard Agency leaflets. Masters, skippers and others should use every available means to obtain the latest MSI.