Survey and certification policy (MSIS 23)
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
- From:
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Published
- 17 April 2014
- Last updated
- 30 June 2016 — See all updates
This publication was withdrawn on
MSIS 23 has been withdrawn and is no longer in use.
Documents
Part A Chapter 1 Passenger Ship Survey (SOLAS – UK Classes I-II(A))
Ref: Rev 06/15
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Part A Chapter 2 - Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages (EU Class A/B/C/D, UK Class III-VI(A) & MSN 1823)
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Part A Chapter 3 - Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
Ref: Rev 01/16
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Part A Chapter 4 - Cargo Ship Safety Construction
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Part A Chapter 5 - Load Line
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Part A Chapter 6 - Tonnage
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Part A Chapter 7 - Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
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Part A Chapter 8 - Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
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Part A Chapter 9 - Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
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Part A Chapter 10 - Certificate of Fitness - Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Ships
Ref: Rev 12/15
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Part A Chapter 11 - High Speed Craft Safety Certificate and Permit
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Part A Chapter 12 - Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
Ref: Rev 02/16
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Part A Chapter 13 - Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
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Part A Chapter 14 - Certificate of Fitness - Chemical Tankers
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Part A Chapter 15 - Certificate of Fitness - Gas Carriers
Ref: Rev 05/16
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Part A Chapter 16 - Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
Ref: Rev 12/15
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Part A Chapter 17 - Air Pollution Prevention
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Part A Chapter 18 - Large Charter Yachts
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Part A Chapter 19 - Small Commercial Vessels, Workboats & Pilot Boats
Ref: Rev 05/16
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Part A Chaper 20 - International Fishing Vessel Certificate
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Part A Chaper 21 - United Kingdom Fishing Vessel Certificate
Ref: Rev 05/16
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Part A Chapter 22 - Submersible Craft
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Part A Chapter 23 - Chain Ferry Certificates
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Part A Chapter 24 - Vessels Standing By Offshore Installations (Emergency Response & Rescue Vessels), including ERRV Daughter Craft
Ref: Rev 01/16
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Part A Chapter 25 - Anti-Fouling System
Ref: Rev 01/16
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Part A Chapter 26 - International Ballast Water Management
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Part A Chapter 27 - Alternative Compliance Scheme (Inspection)
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Part A Chaper 28 - MLC 2006
PDF, 320 KB, 16 pages
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Part A Chapter 29 - Fitness for Purpose (FFP) Certificate
PDF, 449 KB, 10 pages
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Part A Chapter 30 - Certificate for Vessels Engaged in Oil Recovery
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Part B Chapter 1 - General
PDF, 266 KB, 5 pages
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Part B Chapter 2 - Survey Systems
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Part B Chapter 3 - Short Term and Extending Certificates
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Part B Chapter 4 - Exemptions, Equivalents & Temporary Dispensations
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Part B Chapter 5 - Statutory Certification Requirements by Ship Type
PDF, 137 KB, 14 pages
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Part B Chapter 6 - Registration of Ships
Ref: Rev 01/16
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Part B Chapter 7 - Minimum Safe Manning Document
Ref: Rev 01/16
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Part B Chapter 8 - Delegated Authority
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Part B Chapter 9 - Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories
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Part B Chapter 10 - Government Ships
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Part B Chapter 11 - Construction and Maintenance of Ships
Ref: Rev 01/16
PDF, 586 KB, 17 pages
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Part B Chapter 12 - Noise Levels - Acceptable Standards
Ref: Rev 05/16
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Part B Chapter 13 - Approvals
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Part B Chapter 14 - Laid-Up Ships
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Part C Chapter 1 - Survey Management
PDF, 1.17 MB, 68 pages
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Part C Chapter 2 - Fees
PDF, 580 KB, 23 pages
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Part C Chapter 3 - Issue, Renewal and Endorsement of Statutory and Non-Statutory Certification
PDF, 193 KB, 7 pages
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Part C Chapter 4 - General Principles and Record Keeping
Ref: Rev 06/16
PDF, 282 KB, 12 pages
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Details
This guidance is for marine surveyors.
Updates to this page
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New revision of Part C Chapter 4 uploaded
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New revisions of Part A Chapter 15, Part A Chapter 19, Part A Chapter 21 and Part B Chapter 12 uploaded
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New revision of Part A Chapter 12 uploaded
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New revisions of Part B Chapter 6, Part B Chapter 7 and Part B Chapter 11 uploaded
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New revisions of Part A Chapter 3, Part A Chapter 24 and Part A Chapter 25 uploaded
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Part A Chapter 10 and Part A Chapter 16 updated
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Update Part A Chapter 1 Passenger Ship Survey (SOLAS – UK CLASSES I-II(A)) 30.06.2015
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Individual Chapters uploaded
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First published.