UK Statutory Instrument 2011 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011

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MCA

What's here

2 compliance obligations

Who this Act binds

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  • Any Person 2

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What this Act requires

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Part 1

s.006

Expanded inspection of certain ships

  • Notify MCA of arrival and cooperate with expanded inspection for eligible ships Any Person
s.009

Rectification and detention

  • Rectify all deficiencies found during port state inspections Any Person
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s.002

Interpretation of Part 1

s.003

Application of Part 1

s.004

Inspection commitment

s.005

Initial inspections and more detailed inspections

s.007

Report of inspection to the master

s.008

Professional profile of inspectors

s.010

Refusal of access

s.011

Power to issue refusal of access notice

s.012

Effect of refusal of access notice

s.013

Power to permit prohibited ships to enter port

s.014

Rights of appeal and compensation

s.015

Arbitration

s.016

Compensation for unjustified detention

s.017

Prohibition on detained ships requiring repair from entering port

s.018

Power to permit detained ships to proceed to repair yard

s.019

Duty on pilots and port authorities to report anomalies

s.020

Duty on port authorities to report ship arrivals and departures,

s.021

Complaints

s.022

Costs

s.023

Offences

Part 2

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s.024

(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, regulations 15 and 16...

Part 3

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s.025

(1) Ships when in ports in the United Kingdom, and...

Part 4

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s.026

(1) The Secretary of State must from time to time—...

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s.001

Citation, commencement and revocation

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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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