Statutory guidance: MGN 721 (M+F) Interpretation of references to Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approved equipment in selected MCA documentation

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This notice explains how references to the Marine Equipment Directive, MED approval and related EU terminology in selected MCA publications should be interpreted under current UK marine equipment requirements.

It is for Masters, Officers and Skippers of Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Pleasure Vessels, and for marine equipment manufacturers and distributors, shipbuilders, designers, operators, owners and managers, marine consultants, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Approved Bodies and Nominated Bodies.

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