Consultation on guidance on towing requirements for offshore floating structures (excluding oil and gas infrastructure)

The draft MGN provides information for obtaining the necessary MCA approvals for towing floating and partially submerged structures such as for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries. It does not introduce new requirements to those already in place but is intended to direct the reader to the current relevant guidance and information.

Evidence for obtaining or meeting the following requirements must be provided to MCA prior to the towing of floating or partially submerged structures:

• Load Line Certification

• MARPOL

• Ballast Water

• Wreck removal

• Inventory of Hazardous Materials

• Emergency towing