Corporate report

MCA non-qualifying regulatory provisions (NQRP): 2020 to 2021

Published 31 December 2021

Regulator:

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Business Impact Target Reporting Period Covered:

17 December 2020 – 16 December 2021

Excluded Category*	Summary of measure(s), including any impact data where available
Measures certified as being below de minimis (measures with an EANDCB below +/- £5 million)	See below.
EU Regulations, Decisions and Directives and other international obligations, including the implementation of the EU Withdrawal Bill and EU Withdrawal Agreement	The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has implemented 4 EU, International obligations / de minimis measures: - The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk and Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 - The Merchant Shipping (Counting and Registration of Persons on Board Passenger Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 - The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 - The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship) (Bilge Alarm) Regulations 2021
Measures certified as concerning EU Withdrawal Bill operability measures	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Pro-competition	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Systemic Financial Risk	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Civil Emergencies	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Fines and Penalties	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Misuse of Drugs	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Measures certified as relating to the safety of tenants, residents and occupants in response to the Grenfell tragedy	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.
Casework	In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and therefore only where appropriate the MCA has continued its programmes of: - Port State Control inspections and Flag State Control surveys. - Issuing prohibition and improvement notices or detentions where necessary. - Training course approvals, competency examinations for seafarers and the issuing of boat master licences. - International Safety Management audits and Document of Compliance audits. No activities within this exemption represent a change in the burden of regulation placed on business, except where there result from a separate qualifying regulatory provision which has been assessed.
Education, communications and promotion	The MCA have published nearly 200 documents providing the UK maritime sector with general information in a wide range of areas. For example: - Marine safety bulletins, safety information and Scientific, Technical and Operational Advice Notes - Training materials for counter pollution training courses - National Contingency Planning and Search and Rescue Cooperation Plans - Companies offering maintenance of radio equipment - Local fuel oil suppliers register - SAR statistical information - List of protected wrecks in the UK - Seafarer application forms Our Coastguard volunteers attend numerous local shows and events to promote coastal safety for pleasure users. MCA surveyors and policy teams are actively involved in, the Southampton Boatshow, Seaworks, Skipper Expo International in Aberdeen and Bournemouth providing advice and guidance on maritime legislation. The above promotions have only taken place where appropriate in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Activity related to policy development	The MCA has undertaken 15 consultations.
Changes to management of regulator	Following consideration of the exclusion category there are no measures for the reporting period that qualify for the exclusion.