UK Statutory Instrument 2000 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000

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MCA

What's here

1 compliance obligation

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What this Act requires

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s.007

Seasonal and short-time period operation

  • Notify MCA before introducing a ro‑ro passenger ship onto a regular service Operator
Browse 23 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Classification of ships

s.003

Categorisation of sea areas

s.004

Application

s.005

Application and amendment of existing Regulations

s.006

Safety requirements

s.007

Alternative construction, equipment and machinery

s.007

Stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships

s.007

Safety requirements for persons with reduced mobility

s.008

Exemptions

s.009

Penalties

s.010

Detention

s.011

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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 …

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