Marine Information Note
MIN 368 (M)
Boatmasters' Licence Regulations: General Exemption Notice to all masters and owners of vessels operating commercially on inland waterways and in limited coastal areas. This notice replaces MIN 344 (M) and expires on 30 November 2011 |
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Summary Vessels in the circumstances given are exempt from the Boatmasters’ Licence Regulations. This General Exemption makes a minor amendment to and replaces the General Exemption dated 05 September 2008. The following example is added to Exemption number 3: ‘undertaking trials following repair work or on a new build vessel but not proceeding beyond the ‘limited coastal area’ as defined in the Regulations.’ |
1. Introduction
1.1 The General Exemption, annexed, is issued in exercise of the powers conferred upon the Secretary of State by Section 48 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, from the requirements of Regulation 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Inland Waterway and Limited Coastal Operations) (Boatmasters’ Qualifications and Hours of Work) Regulations 2006, ‘the Regulations’, which require masters of vessels on inland waterways to be qualified in accordance with the Regulations.
1.2 This General Exemption makes a minor amendment to and replaces the General Exemption dated 05 September 2008.
1.3 The following example is added to Exemption number 3:
‘undertaking trials following repair work or on a new build vessel but not proceeding beyond the ‘limited coastal area’ as defined in the Regulations.’
1.4 If you need advice about whether your vessel is covered by the General Exemption please contact your local Marine Office. Marine Office contact details are on our website www.mcga.gov.uk
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More Information
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File Ref:MC 058/050/0004
Published:December 2009
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