UK Statutory Instrument 2002 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002

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At a glance

Enforced by

MCA

What's here

3 compliance obligations

Who this Act binds

Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.

Contractor 3

Other 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.

Contractors also bound by 178 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 2015 137 duties
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 2015 134 duties
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 114 duties
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 2023 93 duties
The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 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.

s.008

Duties of diving contractor

Plan, manage and conduct diving projects safely Contractor

s.009

Diving project plan

Prepare and maintain a diving project plan before starting work Contractor

s.010

Diving supervisor

Appoint a diving supervisor for each diving operation Contractor

Browse 18 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application

s.004

Duty to ensure compliance with the Regulations

s.005

Duties of owner of craft

s.006

Duties of master of craft

s.007

Diving contractor

s.011

Duties of diving supervisor

s.012

Power of master and diving supervisor to give directions

s.013

Competence and fitness of divers

s.014

Duties on persons taking part in a diving project

s.015

Certificate of medical fitness to dive

s.016

Exemptions

s.017

Inquiries and investigations into marine accidents

s.018

Special reports of casualties

s.019

Offences

s.020

Proceedings

s.021

Revocations and supplementary provision

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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 …