Proposed Work Boat (Code of Practice) Regulations
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Detail of outcome
This consultation has closed and comments analysed. However, the code is yet to be published.
As detailed in the above letter, this Stakeholder Engagement Exercise invites stakeholders’ input on the attached draft Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) which gives an overview of The Workboat Code Edition 2. This exercise closes on 28 November 2018.
The Workboat Code Edition 2 text is also available for information only, and is not part of the engagement exercise.
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
The following table gives a summary of consultation comments received and the corresponding MCA responses received during this consultation.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The aims of the new Workboat Code;
- recognised and implement industry best practice
- enhance safety standards by increasing equipment standards and levels of crew training to the current internationally recognised levels
- permits domestically operating workboats to carry liferafts complying with a lower international standard that is more appropriate for short voyages
- align equipment requirements and update practice in line with other existing UK and international requirements
- recognise the increased use of fast powerful catamarans in the workboat industry and provides technical standards that are more economical to comply with while ensuring appropriate levels of safety for these specialist craft
- provide a consistent national standard which will be recognised by both UK and overseas contractors and
- allow operators to compete more effectively for contracts
The changes to the Workboat Code are not considered to be new standards but a reflection of the changes to workboats through operational experience and what is thought to be best practice.
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Last updated 20 November 2018 + show all updates
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