UK Act of Parliament
1995
United Kingdom
Merchant Shipping Act 1995
At a glance
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 144
- Employer 7
- Occupier 4
- Landlord 2
- Employee 2
- Director or Officer 1
- Operator 1
Plus 23 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Direct — cites this Act
1 guidesSupporting — topic alignment
7 guidesMentioned in related content
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
- Communications Act 2003 2003 89 duties
Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
- Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties
Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 2021 39 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 34 duties
- The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 1995 34 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 23 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 18 duties
Landlords also bound by 216 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 74 duties
- Housing Act 1985 1985 53 duties
- Housing Act 1996 1996 30 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003 2003 27 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 2004 26 duties
Employees also bound by 182 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 13 duties
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 12 duties
- Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 2014 10 duties
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 10 duties
- Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 2002 9 duties
Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 161 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 108 duties
- Insolvency Act 1986 1986 72 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 55 duties
- The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 2018 26 duties
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — BRITISH SHIPS
Offences relating to British character of ship.
Unlimited fine- Misrepresent a ship’s British nationality Any Person
- Misrepresent ship as British or conceal nationality Any Person
Penalty for carrying improper colours.
Unlimited fine- Hoist unauthorised colours on a British ship Any Person
Duty to declare national character of ship.
- Declare the ship's nationality before departing port Any Person
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part II — Registration
Registration of ships: basic provisions.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to cancel foreign ship registration Any Person
Registration regulations.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must create ship registration rules Crown / Minister / Government department
Status of certificate of registration.
- Use ship registration certificates only for lawful navigation Any Person
Offences relating to a ship’s British connection.
2 years imprisonment- False statements or failure to notify about ship's British connection Any Person
Supplementary provisions as respects fishing vessels.
Unlimited fine- Fish for profit in unregistered vessel or falsely claim registration Any Person
- Operate, own or charter an unregistered fishing vessel Any Person
Tonnage regulations.
Fine up to £1,000- Breach of ship tonnage or certificate regulations Any Person
- Contravene tonnage regulations Any Person
Forgery of documents: Scotland.
Unlimited fine- Forge or fraudulently alter ship registration documents Any Person
Browse 9 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Central register of British ships.
Tonnage ascertained for registration to be tonnage of ship.
Tonnage of ships of foreign countries adopting tonnage regulations.
Private law provisions for registered ships and liability as owner.
Ships bareboat chartered-in by British charterers.
Regulation of registration in British possessions by reference to categories of registries.
Proceedings on forfeiture of ship.
Disclosure of information relating to registration by other government departments.
Interpretation.
Part 3A — International agreements relating to maritime employment
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
International agreements relating to maritime employment
Regulations under section 84A: supplementary
Part III — Masters and Seamen
Crew agreements.
Fine up to £2,500- Create and carry signed crew agreements on UK ships Any Person
Discharge of seamen when ship ceases to be registered in United Kingdom.
- Discharge seamen if ship registration is cancelled Employer
Payment of seamen’s wages.
- Pay seaman's wages in full upon discharge from a ship Any Person
Account of seaman’s wages.
Fine up to £500- Fail to provide required wage account to seaman Employer
- Fail to provide seaman’s wage account Employer
Obligation of shipowners as to seaworthiness.
- Ensure your ship is seaworthy before and during every voyage Any Person
Complaints about provisions or water.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to address complaints about provisions or water Any Person
- Fail to handle crew complaints about food or water Any Person
Expenses of medical and other treatment during voyage.
- Pay for medical and funeral expenses for crew abroad Any Person
Production of certificates and other documents of qualification.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to produce qualification certificate on demand Any Person
Crew’s knowledge of English.
Unlimited fine- Sail ship when crew lack adequate English Any Person
Unqualified persons going to sea as qualified officers or seamen.
Unlimited fine- Go to sea as qualified officer or seaman without qualification Any Person
- Go to sea as unqualified officer or seaman Any Person
Medical treatment on board ship.
- Supervise or provide medical treatment on board Any Person
Special certificates of competence.
Unlimited fine- Make false statement to obtain special certificate of competence Any Person
Young persons.
Fine up to £1,000- Do not employ children or young persons on UK ships illegally Employer
Uniform.
1 month imprisonment- Wear merchant navy uniform without entitlement Any Person
Conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals.
2 years imprisonment- Conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals Any Person
Concerted disobedience and neglect of duty.
2 years imprisonment- Collective crew disobedience or neglect of duty Any Person
Inquiry into fitness or conduct of seaman other than officer.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must hold an inquiry into seaman conduct or fitness Crown / Minister / Government department
Failure to deliver cancelled or suspended certificate.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to deliver cancelled or suspended certificate Any Person
Civil liability for smuggling.
- Compensate others for losses caused by smuggling Employee
Civil liability for fines imposed under immigration laws.
- Recover immigration fines from seamen absent without leave Any Person
Official log books.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to comply with official log‑book regulations Any Person
- Intentionally destroy or mutilate official log book entries Any Person
Lists of crew.
- Maintain and update a list of the ship's crew Any Person
British seamen’s cards.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to comply with British seamen’s card regulations Any Person
- Make false statement to obtain a British seaman's card Any Person
Discharge books.
2 years imprisonment- Breach discharge‑book regulations Any Person
- Employ or work as seaman without required discharge book Any Person
Handing over of documents by master.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to hand over ship documents to successor Any Person
Browse 36 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Application of this Part.
Regulations relating to crew agreements.
Discharge of seamen.
Seamen left behind abroad otherwise than on discharge.
Regulations relating to wages and accounts.
Power of superintendent or proper officer to decide disputes about wages.
Restriction on assignment of and charge upon wages.
Power of court to award interest on wages due otherwise than under crew agreement.
Allotment notes.
Right of person named in allotment to sue in own name.
Right, or loss of right, to wages in certain circumstances.
Protection of certain rights and remedies.
Claims against seaman’s wages for maintenance, etc. of dependants.
Remedies of master for remuneration, disbursements and liabilities.
Crew accommodation.
Application of sections 47 to 51.
Manning.
Power to exempt from manning requirements.
Prohibition of going to sea undermanned.
Financial assistance for training.
Breaches by seamen of codes of conduct.
Inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer.
Disqualification of holder of certificate other than officer’s.
Re-hearing of and appeal from inquiries.
Rules as to inquiries and appeals.
Power to restore certificate.
Power to summon witness to inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer or other seaman.
Procedure where inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer or other seaman is held by sheriff.
Civil liability for absence without leave.
Relief and return of seamen etc. left behind and shipwrecked.
Limit of employer’s liability under section 73.
Recovery of expenses incurred for relief and return, etc.
Financial assistance in respect of crew relief costs.
Maintenance of Merchant Navy Reserve.
Supplementary provisions as respects the Reserve.
Interpretation.
Part IV — Safety
Safety and health on ships.
2 years imprisonment- Breach of ship safety and health regulations Any Person
Provisions supplementary to section 85: general.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must consult affected parties before making safety rules Crown / Minister / Government department
Duty of ship to assist the other in case of collision.
- Assist other vessels and exchange information after a collision Any Person
Duty to assist aircraft in distress.
2 years imprisonment- Fail to assist aircraft in distress at sea Any Person
Owner and master liable in respect of dangerously unsafe ship.
2 years imprisonment- Operate or allow a dangerously unsafe ship Any Person
Use of unsafe lighters, etc.
Unlimited fine- Use unsafe lighter, barge or similar vessel Any Person
- Use unsafe lighter or barge endangering life Any Person
Owner liable for unsafe operation of ship.
2 years imprisonment Amended 2 times- Ensure the safe operation of your ship Any Person
Power to establish temporary exclusion zones.
Amended 2 timesTemporary exclusion zones: offences
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Enter a temporary exclusion zone without permission Any Person
- Enter or remain in a temporary exclusion zone without authorisation Any Person
Power to require ships to be moved.
Amended 2 timesOffences in relation to section 100C.
Amended 2 timesService of directions under section 100C.
Amended 2 timesRequirements to be met by ships in respect of which trans-shipment licences in force.
Amended 2 timesFailure to comply with prescribed standards in respect of ship in respect of which trans-shipment licence is in force.
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Cause breach of trans‑shipment notice Any Person
- Contravene a prohibition notice on a trans-shipment vessel Any Person
Offences in connection with passenger ships.
Fine up to £500- Breach of passenger‑ship conduct rules Any Person
Stowaways.
Fine up to £1,000- Boarding a ship as a stowaway or without permission Any Person
Unauthorised presence on board ship.
Unlimited fine- Unauthorised boarding or staying on a ship in a UK port Any Person
Master’s power of arrest.
Amended 1 timeReturn to be furnished by masters of ships as to passengers.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to provide required passenger return Any Person
- Fail to submit passenger return or provide false information Any Person
Returns of births and deaths in ships, etc.
Amended 4 timesSafety directions
Amended 4 timesBrowse 11 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Provisions supplementary to section 85: dangerous goods.
Safety of submersible and supporting apparatus.
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Special provisions
Meaning of “dangerously unsafe ship”.
Power to detain dangerously unsafe ship.
References of detention notices to arbitration.
Compensation in connection with invalid detention of ship.
Power to exclude drunken passengers from certain passenger ships.
Unauthorised persons: offences relating to safety.
Part V — Fishing Vessels
Payments of seamen’s wages.
- Pay fishing vessel crew wages in full Employer
Accounts of wages and catch.
Fine up to £500- Provide wage and catch accounts to fishing vessel crew Any Person
Hours of work.
Fine up to £2,500- Breach fishing vessel working hours regulations Employer
- Fail to comply with hours of work regulations for fishing vessel seamen Employer
Production of crew certificates and other documents of qualification.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to produce crew qualification documents on demand Any Person
Drunkenness on duty.
Amended 1 timeUnauthorised liquor.
2 years imprisonment- Take or possess unauthorised liquor on a UK fishing vessel Any Person
Fishing vessel construction rules.
Unlimited fine- Contravene fishing vessel construction rules or exemption conditions Any Person
- Fail to comply with fishing vessel construction rules Any Person
Fishing vessel certificates.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must issue a fishing vessel certificate upon application Crown / Minister / Government department
Provisions supplementary to section 123.
Fine up to £500- Fail to return expired or cancelled fishing vessel certificate Any Person
Prohibition on going to sea without appropriate certificate.
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Take fishing vessel to sea without required certificate Any Person
Notice of alterations.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to give notice of vessel alterations Any Person
- Fail to notify alterations to a fishing vessel certificate Any Person
Training in safety matters.
Unlimited fine- Go to sea without required safety training Any Person
- Take a fishing vessel to sea without required safety training Any Person
Browse 7 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Regulations relating to crew agreements.
Regulations relating to wages: deductions.
Restriction on assignment of and charge upon wages.
Right, or loss of right, to wages in certain circumstances.
Disciplinary offences.
Power to grant exemptions from this Chapter.
Fishing vessel survey rules.
Part VI — Prevention of Pollution
Prevention of pollution from ships etc.
2 years imprisonment Amended 9 times- Contravene a pollution‑prevention order for a ship Any Person
Further provision for prevention of pollution from ships.
Amended 2 timesRegulation of transfers between ships in territorial waters.
2 years imprisonment Amended 2 times- Contravene regulations on ship-to-ship transfers Any Person
- Illegal transfer of cargo or fuel between ships in UK waters Any Person
General.
Amended 2 timesWaste management plans.
Amended 2 timesCharges for and use of waste reception facilities.
Amended 2 timesSupplementary.
2 years imprisonment Amended 2 times- Fail to comply with Merchant Shipping regulations Any Person
Interpretation of Chapter IA.
Amended 2 timesDischarge of oil from ships into certain United Kingdom waters.
Unlimited fine Amended 14 times- Discharge oil from ship into UK waters Occupier
Restrictions on transfer of oil at night.
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 5 times- Transfer oil at night without required notice Occupier
Duty to report discharge of oil into waters of harbours.
Unlimited fine- Fail to report oil discharge from a ship into harbour waters Any Person
Shipping casualties.
Amended 5 timesApplication of sections 137 to 140 to certain foreign and other ships.
Amended 2 timesOil records.
Unlimited fine- Fail to carry required oil record book Any Person
- Make false entry in oil record book Any Person
Prosecutions and enforcement of fines.
Amended 11 timesPower to detain ships for section 131 offences.
Amended 17 timesInterpretation of section 144
Amended 39 timesEnforcement and application of fines.
Amended 18 timesAnnual Report.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must report annually on sea pollution and functions Crown / Minister / Government department
Meaning of “the Bunkers Convention”, “the Liability Convention” and related expressions.
Amended 4 timesLiability for oil pollution in case of tankers.
Amended 5 times- Liability for oil pollution damage and clean-up costs Any Person
Liability for pollution by bunker oil
Amended 5 times- Liability for pollution or threats caused by ship bunker oil Any Person
Liability for oil pollution in other cases.
Amended 9 times- Liability for oil pollution damage and clean-up costs Any Person
Exceptions from liability under sections 153 , 153A and 154.
Amended 2 timesRestriction of liability for pollution from oil or bunker oil.
Amended 7 timesLiability under section 153, 153A or 154: supplementary provisions
Amended 7 timesLimitation of liability under section 153.
Amended 7 timesLimitation actions.
Amended 5 timesConcurrent liabilities of owners and others.
Amended 1 timeExtinguishment of claims.
Amended 1 timeCompulsory insurance against liability for pollution.
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Enter or leave port without required insurance certificate Any Person
- Operate ship without valid pollution insurance certificate Any Person
Compulsory insurance against liability for pollution from bunker oil
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Fail to have a valid bunkers insurance certificate Any Person
- Operate a large ship without bunker oil pollution insurance Any Person
Issue of certificate by Secretary of State.
Fine up to £2,500 Amended 6 times- Fail to deliver up a certificate when required Any Person
Rights of third parties against insurers.
Amended 15 timesJurisdiction of United Kingdom courts and registration of foreign judgments.
Amended 6 timesGovernment ships.
Amended 2 timesLimitation of liability under section 153A or 154.
Amended 1 timeInterpretation.
Amended 10 timesTransitory text of this Chapter and power to make transitional provisions.
Amended 1 timeMeaning of the “Liability Convention”, “the Fund Convention” and related expressions.
Amended 2 timesContributions by importers of oil and others.
Unlimited fine Amended 7 times- Fail to provide security for oil fund contributions Any Person
Power to obtain information.
12 months imprisonment Amended 3 times- Fail to provide required information or provide false information Any Person
- Unauthorised disclosure of oil information Any Person
Jurisdiction and effect of judgments.
Amended 2 timesSupplemental
Amended 3 timesSubrogation.
Amended 2 timesSupplementary provisions as to proceedings involving the Fund.
Amended 1 timeInterpretation.
Amended 1 timeTransitory text of this Chapter and power to make transitional provisions.
Amended 1 timeIntroductory.
Amended 1 timePower to give effect to Convention.
Amended 1 timePower of Secretary of State to make orders.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 19 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Defences of owner or master charged with offence under section 131.
Defences of occupier charged with offence under section 131
Protection for acts done in exercise of certain powers of harbour authorities, etc.
Discharges etc. authorised under other enactments.
Right to recover in respect of unreasonable loss or damage.
Application of sections 137 and 138 to pollution by substances other than oil.
Offences in relation to section 137.
Service of directions under section 137.
Enforcement of Conventions relating to oil pollution.
Power of Secretary of State to grant exemptions.
Application to Government ships.
Interpretation.
Restriction on enforcement after establishment of limitation fund.
Establishment of limitation fund outside United Kingdom.
Saving for recourse actions.
Liability of the Fund.
Limitation of Fund’s liability under section 175.
Liability of the Supplementary Fund
Limitation of the Supplementary Fund’s liability under section 176A
Part VII — Liability of Shipowners and Others
Scheduled convention to have force of law.
Amended 4 timesApplication of Schedule 6 to carriage within British Islands.
Amended 1 timeLimitation of liability for maritime claims.
Amended 3 timesExclusion of liability.
Amended 1 timeTime limit for proceedings against owners or ship.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Damage or loss: apportionment of liability.
Loss of life or personal injuries: joint and several liability.
Loss of life or personal injuries: right of contribution.
Limitation of liability.
Application to Crown and its ships.
Compulsory insurance or security
Part VIII — Lighthouses
General and local lighthouse authorities.
Amended 5 timesReturns and information to Secretary of State.
- General lighthouse authorities must provide information to the Secretary of State Any Person
General powers of general lighthouse authority.
Amended 2 timesGeneral lighthouse authorities: commercial activities
Amended 2 timesInspection of local lighthouses.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- General Lighthouse Authorities must inspect local lighthouses and buoys Statutory regulator
Control of local lighthouse authorities.
Amended 1 time- Obtain consent for maritime navigation aids and comply with directions Any Person
Powers of harbour authorities.
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Amended 1 timeIndividual transfers of local lighthouses to harbour authorities.
Amended 1 timeSurrender of local lighthouses.
Amended 2 timesLight dues leviable by general lighthouse authorities.
Amended 1 timeInformation to determine light dues.
- Provide information to determine light dues when requested Any Person
Recovery of general light dues.
- Pay general light dues for ships Landlord
Receipt for general light dues and its production.
- Produce light dues receipts to avoid ship detention Any Person
Light dues leviable by local lighthouse authorities.
Amended 3 timesEstimates or accounts of expenses to Secretary of State.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must approve lighthouse authority spending Crown / Minister / Government department
Pension rights of certain employees.
Amended 2 timesLimit on borrowings under section 215.
Amended 2 timesDamage etc. to lighthouses etc.
Fine up to £2,500- Damage or interfere with a lighthouse, buoy or beacon Any Person
Prevention of false lights.
Unlimited fine- Fail to comply with a prevention notice for a false light Any Person
Exemption from taxes, duties, rates etc.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 12 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
General function of management of lighthouses, etc.
Joint discharge of functions.
Powers of inspection by Secretary of State.
Distress on ship for general light dues.
General Lighthouse Fund: expenses and receipts.
Establishments of general lighthouse authorities.
Borrowing powers of general lighthouse authorities.
Guarantees by Secretary of State.
Accounts of general lighthouse authorities.
Exemption from harbour dues.
Disclosure of information to general lighthouse authorities.
Interpretation, etc.
Part 9A — Wreck Removal Convention
“The Wrecks Convention”
Amended 2 timesWreck reports
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Fail to report a ship wreck Any Person
- Fail to report a wreck after an accident Any Person
Locating and marking wrecks
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must ensure wrecks are located and marked Crown / Minister / Government department
Removal by registered owner
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Fail to remove a wreck after official notice Any Person
- Fail to remove wreck after receiving notice Any Person
Imposition of conditions about removal
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Fail to comply with wreck removal conditions Any Person
Removal in default
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State may remove wrecks or direct authorities to do so Crown / Minister / Government department
Liability for costs
Amended 2 timesLimitation period
Amended 2 timesExpenses of general lighthouse authorities
Amended 2 timesWreck removal insurance
Amended 2 timesFailure to insure
Amended 2 timesDetention of ships
Amended 2 timesProduction of certificates
Unlimited fine Amended 2 times- Fail to carry or produce wreck removal insurance certificate Any Person
Issue of certificates
Amended 2 timesCancellation of certificates
Fine up to £2,500 Amended 2 times- Fail to deliver up wreck removal insurance certificate Any Person
Third parties' rights against insurers
Amended 2 timesElectronic certificates
Amended 2 timesInterpretation etc.
Amended 2 timesGovernment ships
Amended 2 timesSaving
Amended 2 timesPower to amend
Amended 2 timesPart IX — Salvage and Wreck
Salvage Convention 1989 to have force of law.
Amended 4 timesDetention of property liable for salvage by receiver.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Receiver must detain property until salvage is paid or court process issues Statutory regulator
Apportionment of salvage under £5,000 by the receiver.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Receiver must distribute salvage payments under £5,000 among claimants Statutory regulator
Apportionment of salvage by the court.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Courts must resolve salvage payment disputes exceeding £5,000 Tribunal / Court
Duty of receiver where vessel in distress.
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 1 time- Disobey receiver's direction in vessel distress Any Person
Powers of receiver in case of vessel in distress.
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 2 times- Refuse to comply with receiver’s assistance request Any Person
Power to pass over adjoining land.
Fine up to £1,000- Impede passage over adjoining land to assist a vessel Occupier
- Obstruct passage over adjoining land for vessel rescue Occupier
Liability for damage in case of plundered vessel.
Amended 3 timesDuties of finder etc of wreck.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to give notice when finding a wreck Any Person
- Fail to report found wreck to receiver Any Person
Provisions as respects cargo, etc.
Fine up to £2,500- Conceal or refuse to deliver wreck cargo Any Person
- Fail to deliver wrecked cargo to the authorised receiver Any Person
Receiver to give notice of wreck.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Receiver of Wreck must record and notify Lloyd’s of found items Statutory regulator
Immediate sale of wreck in certain cases.
Amended 3 timesNotice of unclaimed wreck to be given to persons entitled.
- Register your entitlement to unclaimed wreck with the Receiver of Wreck Any Person
Disposal of unclaimed wreck.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Receiver must dispose of unclaimed wreck after one year Statutory regulator
Taking wreck to foreign port.
5 years imprisonment- Take wreck to foreign port and sell Any Person
Interfering with wrecked vessel or wreck.
Fine up to £2,500- Interfere with wrecked vessel or wreck Any Person
Remuneration for services of coastguard.
- Pay for coastguard services provided to protected shipwrecked property Any Person
Release of goods from customs and excise control.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Commissioners must permit the return or forwarding of wrecked goods Statutory regulator
Powers of harbour and conservancy authorities in relation to wrecks.
Amended 15 timesPowers of lighthouse authorities in relation to wrecks.
Amended 2 timesInterpretation.
Amended 2 timesBrowse 11 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Valuation of property by receiver.
Sale of detained property by receiver.
Salvage claims against the Crown and Crown rights of salvage and regulation thereof.
Application of, and discharge of functions under, sections 232, 233 234 and 235.
Claims of owners to wreck.
Right of Crown to unclaimed wreck.
Effect of delivery of wreck etc under this Part.
Powers of entry etc.
Functions of Secretary of State as to wreck.
Expenses and fees of receivers.
Referral of questions as to powers between authorities.
Part X — Enforcement Officers and Powers
Appointment of inspectors and surveyors.
Amended 6 timesScottish officers
Amended 6 timesPowers to require production of ships documents.
Unlimited fine- Fail to produce ship documents when required Any Person
Powers to inspect ships and their equipment, etc.
Unlimited fine Amended 24 times- Obstruct a ship surveyor or fail to move a ship into dock Any Person
- Obstruct ship inspection or ignore inspector's requirement Any Person
Powers of inspectors in relation to premises and ships.
Amended 25 timesProvisions supplementary to section 259.
2 years imprisonment Amended 13 times- Obstruct maritime inspector or fail to comply with inspection requirements Any Person
- Obstruct maritime inspector or give false information Any Person
Improvement notices.
Amended 4 timesProvisions supplementary to sections 261 and 262.
Amended 1 timeReferences of notices to arbitration.
Amended 9 timesCompensation in connection with invalid prohibition notices.
Amended 1 timeOffences.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Prohibition notices.
Part XI — Accident Investigations and Inquiries
Investigation of marine accidents.
Unlimited fine Amended 3 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must appoint marine accident inspectors Crown / Minister / Government department
Formal investigation into marine accidents.
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 1 time- Fail to surrender cancelled or suspended certificate Any Person
Re-hearing of and appeal from investigations.
Amended 2 timesInquiries into deaths of crew members and others.
Amended 3 timesReports of and inquiries into injuries.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Superintendent or officer may hold inquiry into fishing vessel injuries Statutory regulator
Transmission of particulars of certain deaths on ships.
Amended 4 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Coroners must report specific ship-related deaths to the Registrar General Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part XII — Legal Proceedings
Time limit for summary offences.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- CROWN and REGULATORS must adhere to time limits for maritime prosecutions Crown / Minister / Government department
Offences by officers of bodies corporate.
Amended 3 times- Officer liability for corporate maritime offence Director or Officer
Accessories and abettors
Amended 3 times- Aid or abet a merchant shipping offence Any Person
- Assist or encourage a maritime offence Any Person
Offences by partners, etc. in Scotland.
Amended 1 time- Partner liable for partnership's shipping offence Any Person
Jurisdiction in relation to offences.
Amended 2 timesJurisdiction over ships lying off coasts.
Amended 2 timesJurisdiction in case of offences on board ship.
Amended 4 timesOffences committed by British seamen.
Amended 2 times- Commit a UK offence abroad as a master or seaman Any Person
Return of offenders.
Unlimited fine- Fail to transport offender or witness as required Any Person
Enforcing detention of ship.
Unlimited fine Amended 120 times- Breach of ship detention notice Any Person
- Proceed to sea after detention notice Any Person
Service of documents.
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Time limit for summary orders.
Summary offences: Scotland.
Sums ordered to be paid leviable by distress on the ship.
Depositions of persons abroad admissible.
Admissibility in evidence and inspection of certain documents.
Admissibility of documents in evidence.
Inspection and admissibility in evidence of copies of certain documents.
Proof, etc of exemptions.
Part XIII — Supplemental
General functions of Secretary of State.
Amended 4 timesFunctions of Secretary of State in relation to marine pollution.
Amended 3 timesWreck commissioners, etc.
Amended 3 timesTransmission of documents to Registrar General.
Amended 1 timeReturns, etc to Secretary of State.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to give information or assistance to ship surveyors Any Person
Forms.
Unlimited fine- Print, sell or use a false shipping form Any Person
- Use or forge official forms under the Merchant Shipping Act Any Person
Fees.
Amended 2 timesFunding of maritime services.
Amended 2 timesExpenses of Commissioners of Customs and Excise.
Amended 1 timeRegulations, rules and orders, etc.
Amended 10 timesPower to make ambulatory references to international instruments
Amended 10 timesApplication of Act to government ships.
Amended 3 timesApplication of Act to ships chartered by demise to the Crown.
Amended 1 timeApplication of Act to certain structures, etc.
Amended 1 timeDefinitions.
Amended 12 timesMeaning of “qualifying foreign ship”.
Amended 12 timesShort title and commencement.
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General power to dispense.
Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen.
Mercantile marine superintendents.
Advisory committees.
Expenses charged on money provided by Parliament.
Payments to be made into Consolidated Fund.
Application of Act to non-United Kingdom ships.
Application of Act to hovercraft.
Special provisions for Scots law.
Repeals, consequential amendments and transitional provisions.
Extent and application.
Schedules
Regulations Relating to Submersible and Supporting Apparatus
Unlimited fine- Breach of submersible apparatus regulations Any Person
- Breach regulations on submersible / supporting apparatus Any Person
Ships to which Schedule applies
Unlimited fine- Proceed to sea without required survey, markings or compliance Any Person
Schedule 3 para.10
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to display or post required loading certificates and notices Any Person
Schedule 3 para.16
- Produce valid load line certificate before departing UK port Any Person
Schedule 3 para.2
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must make load line rules for ship safety Crown / Minister / Government department
Schedule 3 para.21
- Ensure load line certificate is endorsed with inspection and extension details Operator
Schedule 3 para.22
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must make rules recognising foreign exemption certificates Crown / Minister / Government department
Schedule 3 para.24
- Comply with deck cargo regulations when carrying cargo on deck Employee
Schedule 3 para.26
Fine up to £500- Fail to deliver up expired or cancelled certificate when required Any Person
Schedule 3 para.27
Unlimited fine- Make, forge, or alter a false certificate Any Person
Schedule 3 para.3
Unlimited fine- Send ship to sea without valid load line survey Any Person
Schedule 3 para.4
Unlimited fine- Overload a ship beyond its load line or send it to sea overloaded Any Person
Schedule 3 para.5
Unlimited fine- Fail to keep ship markings or alter/remove marks without authority Any Person
Schedule 3 para.8
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Load line rules must include provisions on certificate validity, extension, cancellation, and endorsement Crown / Minister / Government department
Schedule 3 para.9
Unlimited fine- Proceed to sea without appropriate certificate Any Person
Safety Directions
Unlimited fine- Fail to comply with a safety direction after a ship accident Any Person
- Fail to comply with, or obstruct, a safety direction Any Person
A person to whom a direction is given under this...
- Comply with MCA/OPRED directions and avoid risk to life Any Person
(1) A person commits an offence if he contravenes paragraph...
Unlimited fine- Fail to comply with a maritime direction Any Person
A person commits an offence if he intentionally obstructs a...
- Intentionally obstruct someone acting under a shipping direction Any Person
A person guilty of an offence under paragraph 6 or...
Unlimited fine- Breach of shipping safety requirements or obstruct an inspector Any Person
Compulsory insurance against liability for pollution.
Unlimited fine- Enter or leave port without compulsory pollution insurance certificate Any Person
Issue of certificate by Secretary of State.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to deliver up pollution insurance certificate when required Any Person
Contributions by importers of oil and others.
Unlimited fine- Fail to pay oil pollution contributions or provide security Any Person
Power to obtain information.
Unlimited fine- Fail to comply with information notice or provide false information Any Person
SUPPLEMENTARY FUND LIABILITY
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government must report oil receipts to the Supplementary Fund Crown / Minister / Government department
Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to give required passenger notice Any Person
The Secretary of State may by order make provision—
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to give passengers required travel notice Any Person
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Private Law Provisions for registered ships
Prevention of Oil Pollution: Transitory Provisions
Overall Limit on Liability of Fund
Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976
Local Light Dues: Objections
International Convention on Salvage 1989
Repeals
Transitory, Saving and Transitional Provisions
(1) Subject to any rights and powers appearing from the...
Where a ship or share is subject to a registered...
(1) A registered mortgage may be transferred by an instrument...
Where the interest of a mortgagee in a registered mortgage...
Where a registered mortgage has been discharged, the registrar shall,...
In this Schedule— “mortgage” shall be construed in accordance with...
(1) Any transfer of a registered ship, or a share...
(1) Where a registered ship, or a share in a...
(1) Where the property in a registered ship or share...
(1) Where any court (whether under paragraph 4 above or...
(1) The High Court or in Scotland the Court of...
(1) A registered ship, or share in a registered ship,...
(1) Where two or more mortgages are registered in respect...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, every registered mortgagee shall...
(1) In this Schedule “regulations” means regulations made under section...
Regulations made by virtue of section 88(2)(e) of this Act...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, regulations—
(1) The operation of any regulations may be excluded in...
Regulations— (a) may provide for their operation anywhere outside the...
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(1) The Secretary of State may give a direction under...
(1) A direction under this Schedule may be varied or...
Where the Secretary of State— (a) proposes to give a...
A person acting on behalf of the Secretary of State...
Before giving a direction under paragraph 2 in respect of...
(1) This paragraph applies where action taken in accordance with...
(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a direction is given...
The Admiralty jurisdiction of the High Court and of the...
A direction under paragraph 1 or 2, in so far...
(1) Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide that...
A direction under paragraph 1 or 2, in so far...
(1) The Secretary of State may give a direction under...
(1) A direction under paragraph 3 may have effect in...
A direction may not be given under paragraph 1(2)(a) to...
(1) In this Schedule— “ accident ” means a collision...
Nothing in this Schedule shall be taken to prejudice any...
(1) This paragraph applies where action is taken—
(1) The Secretary of State may give a direction in...
(1) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State thinks—...
(1) Proceedings for an offence under paragraph 6 or 7...
(1) In this Chapter— “the Liability Convention” means the International...
Liability for oil pollution in case of tankers.
Liability for oil pollution in case of other ships.
Exceptions from liability under section 153.
Exceptions from liability under section 154.
Restriction of liability for oil pollution.
Restriction of liability for oil pollution from ship within section 154.
Limitation of liability under section 153.
Limitation actions.
Restriction on enforcement after establishment of limitation fund.
Concurrent liabilities of owners and others.
Establishment of limitation fund outside United Kingdom.
Extinguishment of claims.
Rights of third parties against insurers.
Jurisdiction of United Kingdom courts and registration of foreign judgments.
Government ships.
Limitation of liability under section 154.
Saving for recourse actions.
Interpretation.
Meaning of “Liability Convention”, “the Fund Convention” and related expressions.
Liability of the Fund.
Limitation of Fund’s liability under section 175.
Indemnification where damage is caused by ship registered in Fund Convention country.
Jurisdiction and effect of judgments.
Extinguishment of claims.
Subrogation.
Interpretation.
The Assembly of the Fund (hereinafter referred to as “the...
Text of International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea
The Supplementary Fund shall pay compensation to any person suffering...
Contracting States shall communicate to the Director of the Supplementary...
If in a Contracting State there is no person meeting...
(a) The aggregate amount of compensation payable by the Supplementary...
No compensation shall be paid by the Supplementary Fund for...
Where the amount of established claims against the Supplementary Fund...
Where compensation has been denied temporarily in accordance with paragraph...
If Her Majesty by Order in Council declares that any...
It is hereby declared that nothing in the Convention affects...
Nothing is section 186 of this Act (which among other...
The provisions of the Convention in Part I of this...
Where the release of a ship or other property is...
References in the Convention and the preceding provisions of this...
References in the Convention and in the preceding provisions of...
An Order in Council made for the purposes of this...
(1) The Secretary of State may, with the concurrence of...
No lien or other right in respect of any ship...
Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses
(1) The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses shall continue to exist...
(1) The Commissioners may elect, as members of their body,...
A person appointed by the Secretary of State under paragraph...
(1) Any five of the Commissioners shall constitute a quorum....
(1) The Commissioners shall send to the Scottish Ministers a...
In this Schedule “council” means a council constituted under section...
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Schedule 9 para.2
Schedule 9 para.3
Schedule 9 para.4
Schedule 9 para.5
Schedule 10 para.wrapper1n2
(1) An Order in Council made for the purposes of...
Funding of maritime services
In this Schedule— “general light dues” and “general lighthouse authority”...
Regulations under this Schedule may make provision for appeals against...
Regulations under this Schedule may make provision in respect of...
If regulations under this Schedule make any provision by virtue...
If regulations under this Schedule make any provision by virtue...
Regulations under this Schedule may include such transitional, incidental or...
Any sums received in consequence of regulations under this Schedule...
(1) Regulations under this Schedule shall be made by the...
(1) Regulations under this Schedule may make provision imposing charges...
(1) If— (a) any EU obligation, or
(1) Regulations under this Schedule may not require a charge...
(1) Regulations under this Schedule may not require a charge...
(1) Regulations under this Schedule may impose a charge—
(1) Regulations under this Schedule may include provision requiring any...
(1) No obligation as to secrecy or other restriction on...
(1) Regulations under this Schedule may make provision—
Wrecks Convention
Any consent to be bound by this Convention, expressed after...
Consequential Amendments
In section 21 of the General Pier and Harbour Act...
In section 1 of the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1891,...
In the Seal Fisheries (North Pacific) Act 1895—
In section 3 of the Seal Fisheries (North Pacific) Act...
In section 51(6) of the Trustee Act 1925, for “Acts...
In section 17(1) of the Whaling Industry (Regulations) Act 1934,...
In section 343(1) of the Public Health Act 1936, in...
In section 14 of the Public Health (Drainage of Trade...
In Part I of the Schedule to the Superannuation (Various...
In section 17(1) of the Compensation (Defence) Act 1939, in...
In the Pensions (Navy, Army, Air Force and Mercantile Marine)...
For section 26 of the Sea Fisheries Act 1868 substitute—...
In section 1(8) of the Public Health (Scotland) Act 1945,...
In section 38(2) of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947—
In section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1948, for...
In section 4(2) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...
In section 19(7) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, for...
In section 49(1) of the Coast Protection Act 1949, in...
Consequential Amendments
In section 29(4) of the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) (Scotland)...
Consequential Amendments
(1) The Administration of the Justice Act 1956 shall be...
In section 41 of the Lloyd’s Act 1871, for “Merchant...
In section 51(7) of the Trustee Act (Northern Ireland) 1958,...
In section 176(1) of the Factories Act 1961, for the...
In section 39(4) of the Pipe-Lines Act 1962, for “section...
In section 57(1) of the Harbours Act 1964—
In section 6(1)(c) of the Contracts of Employment and Redundancy...
In section 176(1) of the Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965,...
In the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966—
In section 2(5)(a) of the Finance Act 1966, for “Merchant...
In the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967—
In section 32 of the Public Health Act (Northern Ireland)...
Consequential Amendments
In the Consular Relations Act 1968— (a) in section 13(3),...
In section 13(6)(a) of the Countryside Act 1968, for “Merchant...
In section 1(1)(i) of the Hovercraft Act 1968—
In the Sea Fisheries Act 1968— (a) in section 8(6)—...
In Part II of Schedule 1 to the Harbours Act...
(1) The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 shall...
In section 24(3) of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971,...
In section 12(2)(a) of the Industry Act 1972, for “1...
Consequential Amendments
In section 8 of the Fishery Limits Act 1976—
In the Explosives Act 1875— (a) in section 58(b), for...
In paragraph 5(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Aircraft and...
In the Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977—
In section 46 of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978,...
(1) The Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 shall be...
In section 19(1)(a) of the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979,...
After section 3 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 insert...
In section 123(2)(b) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, for...
In Article 2(2) of the Private Streets (Northern Ireland) Order...
In the Animal Health Act 1981— (a) in section 49(4),...
(1) The Senior Courts Act 1981 shall be amended as...
In section 8(2) of the Explosive Substances Act 1883, for...
In the Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland ) Order 1981—
In Article 29(6) of the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order...
In Article 48(3) of the Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland)...
After Article 17 of the Magistrates’ Courts Order 1981 insert...
In the Civil Aviation Act 1982— (a) in section 75(6),...
Consequential Amendments
In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982—
In section 38(4)(a) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982,...
In section 9 of the British Fishing Boats Act 1983—...
In the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984—
In the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885— (a) in section 5(1),...
In section 9(1) of the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984—...
In section 133(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,...
(1) The County Courts Act 1984 shall be amended as...
In section 5(6) of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984,...
In section 2(b) of the Dangerous Vessels Act 1985, for...
In section 24(1) of the Food and Environment Protection Act...
In section 9 of the Protection of Military Remains Act...
In section 30(3) of the Wages Act 1986, for “Merchant...
In section 23(8) of the Petroleum Act 1987, for “16(2)...
In section 73(4) of the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987—
In Schedule 1 to the Foreign Jurisdiction Act 1890, at...
In the Pilotage Act 1987— (a) in section 22—
In Part III of Schedule 7 to the Channel Tunnel...
In section 25(1) of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act...
In Schedule 5 to the Local Government Finance Act 1988,...
In the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988—
In section 144(2)(c) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, for...
In Article 26(3) of the Wages (Northern Ireland) Order 1988,...
In section 5(7) of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act...
(1) The Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 shall be...
In the Water Industry Act 1991— (a) in section 121(6),...
In section 2(1) of the Fisheries Act 1891, for “in...
In section 221(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991—
In the Land Drainage Act 1991— (a) in section 12(7),...
In Article 4(b) of the Dangerous Vessels (Northern Ireland) Order...
In the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993—
In the Clean Air Act 1993— (a) in section 46(6),...
In section 33(3)(h), for “Part XI of the Merchant Shipping...
(1) Without prejudice to section 315(1), the repeals made by...
Prior to the commencement of paragraph 7 of Schedule 13...
Nothing in Part IX shall prejudice or affect any jurisdiction...
Prior to the commencement of paragraph 1 of Schedule 13...
Nothing in this Act shall affect the Behring Sea Award...
Any reference in an enactment in any other Act (not...
(1) A seaman engaged in any United Kingdom ship shall...
(1) The power to make regulations under section 47 includes...
(1) No provision to which this paragraph applies shall have...
(1) A provision to which this paragraph applies shall cease...
(1) Notwithstanding the repeal by the Merchant Shipping (Registration, etc.)...
Notwithstanding the repeal of section 38 of the Merchant Shipping...
(1) Section 193(5) shall cease to have effect on such...
Notes
The following abbreviations are used in the Table:— Acts of...
By the Transfer of Functions (Trade and Industry) Order 1983,...
By Schedule 1, paragraph 1 to the Customs and Excise...
Schedule 4, paragraph 2 of the 1993 Act effected general...
The general conversion of then-existing fines in terms of amounts...
As regards offences, paragraph 74 of Schedule 4 to the...
Section 1(1)(c) of the Merchant Shipping (Mercantile Marine Fund) Act...
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- The Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022 2022
- The Marine Pollution and Merchant Shipping (Revocation) Regulations 2013 2013
- The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 2013
- The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (Amendment) Order 2016 2016
- The Merchant Shipping (Amendments to Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2005 2005
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 2001
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007 2007
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 2012
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016 2016
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 2018
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010 2010
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 2008
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 2009
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 2016
- The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 2008
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