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Second consultation on towing guidance for offshore floating structures
This consultation seeks your views on the second draft of a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
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:
- Registration and classification
- Safety Standards and Certification
- MARPOL
- Ballast Water
- Wreck removal
- Inventory of Hazardous Materials
- Emergency towing
- Lighting, Marking and Signals
Documents
Consultation Document - Second consultation on towing guidance for offshore floating structuresMGN XXX (M+F) Safety of Navigation: Guidance on towing requirements for offshore floating structures (excluding oil and gas infrastructure)Draft MGN Floating installations towage v2 with tracked changesapplication/pdfConsultation response formapplication/vnd.oasis.opendocument.textConsultation feedback formapplication/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text