International convention requirements
- Submit your ship to a comprehensive safety inspection Operator
UK Statutory Instrument
2023
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping (Inspections of Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and High-Speed Passenger Craft) Regulations 2023
At a glance
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What's here
3 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Trader 2
- Operator 1
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What 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
Browse 33 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
(1) The Secretary of State is satisfied that an inspector—...
An inspector must, as a minimum, have either—
An inspector must have— (a) completed a minimum of one...
An inspector who meets the criteria set out in paragraph...
An inspector must have the ability to communicate orally and...
The Secretary of State is satisfied that an inspector has...
Interpretation
Verification of specific requirements
When carrying out an inspection during a regular service, the...
Closure of watertight doors
Fire patrols
Communications in an emergency
Common working language between crew members
Safety equipment
Navigational and radio equipment
Supplementary emergency lighting
Means of escape
Engine room cleanliness
Garbage disposal
Passenger information
Planned maintenance
Making a voyage
Loading and stability information
Security for sea
Safety announcements
Log book entries
Dangerous goods, polluting goods and marine pollutants
Securing freight vehicles
Vehicle decks
The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000
The Merchant Shipping (Updating of References to Maritime Conventions) Regulations 2004
The Merchant Shipping (Ro-Ro Passenger Ships) (Stability) Regulations 2004
The Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2018
Pre-commencement inspections
- Notify MCA at least 2 months before starting or continuing a regular service Trader
Costs of issuing prohibition of departure notices
- Pay the MCA's costs for a prohibition of departure notice Trader
Browse 10 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation, commencement and extent
Interpretation
Application
Professional profile of inspectors
Exceptions to the requirement to carry out a pre-commencement inspection
Regular inspections
Rectification of deficiencies, prohibition of departure and suspension of inspection
Inspection report
Revocation and consequential amendments
Review of the Regulations
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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