UK Codes of Practice

VESSELS UNDER 24M IN LOAD LINE LENGTH IN COMMERCIAL USE WHICH PROCEED TO SEA    

(proceeding seaward of UK Categorised Waters, as listed in MSN 1776 (M))

MGN 280 (M)

Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats – Alternative Construction Standards.

Note - this Code will supersede the four existing codes listed below in the future:-

  • The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels - A Code of Practice (BLUE)

Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk

  • The Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats - A Code of Practice (BROWN)

Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk

  • The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport or Pleasure operating from a NDP (RED)

Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk

  • The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels - A Code of Practice (YELLOW)

Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk

The Code for the Design, Construction and Operation of Hire Boats

This document is currently being developed.

INLAND AND CATEGORISED WATERS

MSN 1823 (M)

Safety Code for Passenger Ships Operating Solely in UK Categorised Waters

Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code, vessels not proceeding to sea.
Published jointly by the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities (AINA) and the MCA. This Code, which is voluntary, gives safety advice to operators, licensing authorities and regulators.

LARGE YACHT CODE

MSN 1792 (M)

Large Commercial Yacht Code - LY2 (Edition 2)

This Code applies to large motor and sail vessels of 24m in load line length and over, carrying 12 passengers or less, and used commercially for sport or pleasure.

Code of Practice for Safety of Large Commercial Sailing & Motor Vessels LY1 (White)

THIS DOCUMENT IS ARCHIVED AND REPLACED BY LY2

CODES OF PRACTICE FOR FISHING VESSELS

MSN 1770 (F)

The Fishing Vessel Code of Safe Working Practice for the Construction and Use of 15 metre length overall (LOA) to less tha 24 metre registered length (L) Fishing Vessels

Chapter 1     General

Chapter 2     Construction, Watertight and Weathertight Integrity

Chapter 3     Stability and Freeboard

Chapter 4     Mechanical and Electrical Installations

Chapter 5     Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction

Chapter 6     Protection of the Crew

Chapter 7     Life Saving Appliances

Chapter 8     Emergency Procedures

Chapter 9     Communications and Navigation

Chapter 10   Crew Accommodation

Chapter 11   Clean Seas

Annex 1        Format of Fishing Vessel Certification

Annex 2        Format of Annual Self Certification Declaration

Annex 3        Information as to Stability of Fishing Vessels

MSN 1813 (F)

Fishing Vessels Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels  

Sea Fish Industry Authority -

Construction Standards for New Fishing Vessels Less than 15 metres Length Overall

Sea Fish Industry Authority -

Construction Standards for Steel Fishing Vessels 15 to 24 metres

MISCELLANEOUS CODES

HSC Code 1994

International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft HSC CODE 1994

HSC Code 2000

International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft HSC CODE 2000

Code of Practice for Vessels Engaged in Oil Recovery Operations

Not available electronically

Code of Practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, stability and operation of Chain/wire ferries, carrying passengers and vehicles
Not available electronically

Code of Practice for the Construction, Machinery, Equipment, Certification and Manning of Police Launches

Not available electronically

DSC Code - IMO Code

Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft

This Code was developed and approved through the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Not available electronically

Code of Practice for Noise Levels in Ships

OIL AND GAS UK GUIDELINES

Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel - Survey Guidelines

Joint Oil & Gas UK & ERRVA publication. Guidance for marine surveyors, standby vessels and charterers in assessing the suitability of vessels standing by offshore installations, when they provide the arrangements for effective recovery and response required by offshore health and safety legislation.

Available to buy from Oil and Gas UK – Publication Ref No. VES05 - Year 2008

Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel - Management Guidelines

Joint Oil & Gas UK and ERRVA publication. These guidelines are intended to provide masters and crews of standby vessels, OIMs and other relevant offshore personnel, with general guidance on the conduct of their activities as part of the effective arrangements for the recovery and rescue of personnel.

Available to buy from Oil and Gas UK – Publication Ref No. VES04 - Year 2008