Small Fishing Vessels of less than 7m are not required to carry liferafts. However, this note advises on the MCA recommended acceptable standard of liferaft should operators decide to carry these, which is in part to facilitate the release of any available funding for Life-Saving Appliances.

Notice to all Owners, Designers, Builders, Employers, Skippers and Crew of Fishing Vessels

This MIN expires 16 June 2031, or when incorporated into MSN 1871.