UK Statutory Instrument 1999 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999

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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

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s.001

Citation, commencement and revocation

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application

Part II

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s.004

Cargo information

s.005

Carriage of documentation

s.006

Stowage and securing

s.007

Oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment

s.008

The use of pesticides in ships

Part III

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s.009

Acceptability for loading

s.010

Loading, unloading and stowage of bulk cargoes

Part IV

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s.011

International Grain Code

Part V

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s.012

Power to detain

s.013

Penalties and defences

s.014

Offences due to the fault of another person

s.015

Equivalents and exemptions

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

MCA

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …