UK Statutory Instrument
2018
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018
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The Merchant Shipping (Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods) Regulations 1995
Transitional provision
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003
Interpretation
The Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004
Ambulatory reference
The Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2006
Application
The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015
Exemptions
Equivalents
Relevant requirements
Initial surveys of United Kingdom NLS ships
Renewal surveys of United Kingdom NLS ships
Annual surveys of United Kingdom NLS ships
Intermediate surveys of United Kingdom NLS ships
Responsibilities of the owner and master of an NLS ship
Additional surveys of United Kingdom NLS ships
Certification of United Kingdom NLS ships by UK authorities
Survey and certification of United Kingdom NLS ships by other Contracting States
Survey and certification of non-United Kingdom NLS ships by the Secretary of State
Duration and validity of NLS certificates
Extension of periods of validity of NLS certificates
Procedure to be adopted when a ship is deficient
Prohibition on non-United Kingdom NLS ships proceeding to sea
Arbitration
Miscellaneous provisions relating to NLS certificates
Control of discharges of Noxious Liquid Substances from ships
Unloading arrangements
Prohibition on the carriage and discharge of unassessed liquid substances
Loading and carriage in bulk of noxious liquid substances
Procedures and Arrangements Manual
Cargo Record Book
Marine Pollution Emergency Plan
Application of Polar Code to NLS ships
Inspection of ships
Investigation of alleged violations by United Kingdom ships
Detention of ships
Power for harbour master to detain
Duty of harbour master to report deficient ships
Right of appeal and compensation
Offences
Service of documents on foreign companies
Enforcement and application of fines
Restriction on jurisdiction over offences outside United Kingdom limits
Suspension of proceedings at flag State request
Defences
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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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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