M and MS Notices. Who Publishes these?
M NOTICES
M notices are published by the MCA and recommendations contained in it should be complied with.
It is a method by which the MCA promulgates information, which is quickly brought to the attention of seafarers, management and those associated with the industry.
They are divided into three categories:
1. Merchant Shipping Notices (white coloured)
These often contain details of UK law and are legally enforceable when referred to by a Statutory Instrument.
2. Marine Guidance Notices (blue coloured):
These giveguidance and recommendations about best practice to industry on interpretation of law
and general safety advice.
3. Marine Information Notes (green coloured):
These provide less important time limited information.
Each notice will be afixed as follows:
1. (M): for merchant ships
2. (F): for fishing vessels
3. (M+F): for merchant ships and fishing
vessels.
MS NOTICES
MS Notices are printed by the Govt of India ( D G Shipping) on occurred accidents, their causes & recommendations on prevention.
