UK Statutory Instrument 2001 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Domestic Passenger Ships) (Safety Management Code) Regulations 2001

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MCA

What's here

3 compliance obligations

Who this Act binds

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  • Trader 3

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What this Act requires

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s.005

General duty to comply with Safety Management Code

  • Comply with the Safety Management Code for domestic passenger ships Trader
s.006

Domestic Ship Safety Management Certificate

  • Hold and carry a valid Domestic Ship Safety Management Certificate Trader
s.008

Designated person

  • Appoint a designated person to monitor ship safety and compliance Trader
Browse 9 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application

s.004

Exemptions

s.007

Duties of the master

s.009

Enforcement

s.010

Offences and penalties

s.011

Amendments to 1997 Regulations

s.012

Amendments to 1998 Regulations

Enforcement and responsible bodies

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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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