UK Statutory Instrument 2020 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020

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Part 1 — Preliminary

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s.001

Citation, commencement, amendments and revocations

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application

s.004

Ambulatory reference

Part 2 — Safety of navigation requirements

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s.005

Safety of navigation requirements

s.006

Exemptions

s.007

Equivalents

s.008

Approvals

Part 3 — Control and enforcement

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s.009

Offences in respect of which a sentence of imprisonment and/or a fine may be imposed

s.010

Offences in respect of which a fine only may be imposed

s.011

Offences in respect of which a fine may be imposed on summary conviction only

s.012

Detention

s.013

Review of the Regulations

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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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