UK Statutory Instrument
2022
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022
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Interpretation
Certifying Authorities
Application
Requirement to conduct ballast water management
Exceptions to the requirement to conduct ballast water management
Exemptions from the requirement to conduct ballast water management
Equivalents
Ballast water management plan
Ballast water record book
Location of ballast water exchange
Ballast water exchange standard
Ballast water and sediment treatment standard
Requirement to provide sediment reception facilities
Designation of nominated bodies
Approval of ballast water management systems
Application for grant of type approval
Grant of type approval: obligations of nominated bodies
Duration, suspension and withdrawal of BWMS Type Approval Certificates
Ballast water management systems which use active substances
Prototype ballast water management systems
Interpretation of Part 6
Prohibition on United Kingdom ships proceeding to sea without an IBWM Certificate
Prohibition on non-United Kingdom ships proceeding to sea without an IBWM Certificate or appropriate documentation
Surveys of United Kingdom ships
Issue of IBWM Certificates by a Certifying Authority in respect of United Kingdom ships
Endorsement of IBWM Certificates by a Certifying Authority in respect of United Kingdom ships
Duration and validity of an IBWM Certificate
Extension of periods of validity of IBWM Certificates by a Certifying Authority
Extension of periods of validity of IBWM Certificates by a surveyor
Responsibilities of the owner and the master
Additional surveys of United Kingdom ships
Issue or endorsement of IBWM Certificates by another Contracting State
Issue or endorsement of IBWM Certificates in respect of non-United Kingdom ships
Procedure to be adopted when a ship is deficient
Arbitration
Miscellaneous provisions relating to IBWM Certificates
Inspection of ships
Prohibition on discharge following sampling
General provisions on detention
Power for a harbour master to detain a ship
Duty of a harbour master to report deficient ships
Right of appeal and compensation
Offences
Defences
Restriction on jurisdiction over offences outside United Kingdom limits
Suspension of proceedings at flag State request
Service of documents on foreign companies
Enforcement and application of fines
Amendment to the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2018
Review
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 …
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