Policy papers and consultations

These regulations implement amendments to Chapter II-1 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, aligning with international rules.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2022

• Consultation document: The Merchant Shipping (Cargo and passenger ship construction and miscellaneous amendments) Regulations 2022

  Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…

Legislation about what to report when a pleasure craft arrives into Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 1 January 2022

Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length. It is intended to replace MGN 427.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 June 2018

Seeks view on a draft marine guidance note about how to assess the stability of small fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 19 June 2018

Implementation of Directive 2015/2087 through Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (Appendix 1).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 24 April 2018

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like your views on the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, that amend the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2002.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 April 2018

Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note which provides updated standards for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m over all length.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 23 April 2018

Information to CABs on procedure for receiving designation as a Notified Body by Secretary of State for the purpose of assessing and approving marine equipment

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 31 October 2016

This consultation is for a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) which replaces the existing MGN 178 (“Market Surveillance of Marine Equipment”)

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 31 October 2016

Consultation on the implementation of directive 2014/90/EU and equipment standards for domestic ships and vessels

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 25 July 2016

We are seeking views on the revised schedules of regulations applying to small commercial and workboat vessels which are dis-applied if vessels comply with the Codes of Practice.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 25 May 2016

Seeking views on removing regulations: weighing goods vehicles and emergency equipment lockers for roll-on, roll-off passenger ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2015

Seeking views on amendments and alterations to the marine guidance note 489 regarding pleasure vessels and UK regulations.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 22 December 2013