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Change description : 2025-08-21 14:29:00: Added link (as attachement) to MSF 4753. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

MGN 561 (M) Amendment 1 Surveys: recognised organisation enhanced authorisation

The conclusion of the phase-in period for the Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS) and its implementation.

Documents

MSF 4753 Request to participate in the alternative or enhanced safety systems (ACSS / EASS)

Details

Notice to all operators, shipowners, masters, and UK Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read with MSN 1672 (as amended), MSN 1751 (as amended), MSN 1848 (as amended) and MGN 568 (as amended).

  • Change of name from EAS to EASS inline with future changes to Survey and Certification Regulations.

  • Increased flexibility with windows for EASS.

  • Statement of the intent to withdraw ACS removed.

  • Replacement of EASS letters with Certificates.

  • Flag state inspections replaced by Surveys.

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Published 7 May 2025
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  1. Added link (as attachement) to MSF 4753.

  2. First published.

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Update history

2025-08-21 14:29
Added link (as attachement) to MSF 4753.

2025-05-07 10:42
First published.