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))
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:- |
Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk |
Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk |
Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk |
Electronic versions of this Code are available on request to codes@mcga.gov.uk |
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The Code for the Design, Construction and Operation of Hire Boats This document is currently being developed. |
INLAND AND CATEGORISED WATERS
Safety Code for Passenger Ships Operating Solely in UK Categorised Waters |
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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
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. |
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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
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 |
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Fishing Vessels Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels |
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Sea Fish Industry Authority - Construction Standards for New Fishing Vessels Less than 15 metres Length Overall |
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Sea Fish Industry Authority - Construction Standards for Steel Fishing Vessels 15 to 24 metres |
MISCELLANEOUS CODES
International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft HSC CODE 1994 |
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International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft HSC CODE 2000 |
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Code of Practice for Vessels Engaged in Oil Recovery Operations Not available electronically |
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Code of Practice for the construction, machinery, equipment, stability and operation of Chain/wire ferries, carrying passengers and vehicles Not available electronically |
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Code of Practice for the Construction, Machinery, Equipment, Certification and Manning of Police Launches Not available electronically |
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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 |
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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 |