UK Statutory Instrument 1988 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Hatches and Lifting Plant) Regulations 1988

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6 compliance obligations

Who this Act binds

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What this Act requires

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s.004

Hatches

Ensure safe hatch coverings and operations on your ship Employer

s.006

(1) The employer and the master shall ensure that any...

Ensure ship's lifting plant is safe, maintained and operated by trained staff Employer

s.007

(1) The employer and the master shall ensure that no...

Ensure lifting plant is tested by a competent person before use and every 5 years Employer

s.008

The employer and the master shall ensure that any lifting...

Ensure lifting plant is thoroughly examined before use Employer

s.009

(1) The employer and the master shall ensure that each...

Mark lifting appliances and gear with safe working load and ID Employer

s.010

(1) The employer and master shall ensure that a certificate...

Obtain and keep test/examination certificates on board ship Employer

Browse 9 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application

s.005

Lifting Plant

s.011

(1) Contravention of regulation 4(1), 4(2), 5, 6(1), 6(3), 6(4),...

s.012

Where an offence under any of these Regulations is committed,...

s.013

Inspection and detention of a United Kingdom ship

s.014

Inspection, detention and other measures in respect of ships registered outside the United Kingdom

s.015

Compensation and Enforcement of Detention

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