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The proposed Marine Guidance Note has been produced to replace existing MGNs 128 (Navigation in the Dover Strait) and 200 (Observance of Traffic Separation Schemes).
The purpose of this MGN is to remind mariners of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 as amended, governing the conduct of all vessels in and near Traffic Separation Schemes (TSSs) which have been adopted by the IMO.
This notice draws attention to mariners on the existing mandatory reporting regime and the recommendations with navigating through and across the Dover Strait.
The draft notice affects and will be for the attention of all Ship owners, Masters, Ships’ Officers, Fishermen, Recreational Sailors / Divers and all concerned with the navigation of Seagoing vessels.
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