UK Statutory Instrument
2010
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping (Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels) Regulations 2010
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
3 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide
Penalty landscape
1 of 3 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 2 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Supporting — topic alignment
1 guidesWhat 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.
Schedules
Inspection of vessels issued with navigability licences
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ship surveyor must notify owner when vessel passage is interrupted Statutory regulator
Browse 2 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Definition of “navigability licence”
Recognition of navigability licences issued by other member States
Obligation to carry a certificate
- Carry valid navigation certificates on inland waterway vessels
Inspection and remedial measures
Unlimited fine- Remedy defects found during vessel inspection and notify certificate authority
Browse 13 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application
Exemptions: vessels operating on waterways not linked to other Member States
Exemptions: limited journeys of local interest or in harbour areas
Reduced requirements for vessels operating only on Zone 4 waterways
Vessels carrying Rhine Navigation Certificates
Union inland navigation certificates and supplementary Union inland navigation certificates
Recognition of navigability certificates of third countries
Recognition of navigability licences
Offences and penalties
Amendment of Regulations
Transitional provision
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Boat Safety Scheme (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Canal & River Trust: boat licensing (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
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 …
Explore more
Browse legislation
Find other UK business legislation with related guidance.
Regulators
Learn more about the bodies that enforce this legislation.