House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Review of Merchant Shipping Regulations
03 March 2020 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Kelly Tolhurst Con Rochester and Strood
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Key points
- The Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 have been quashed by a Consent Order.
- The 2005 regulations have been reinstated following the quashing of the 2019 regulations.
- There are no safety concerns arising from the decision to reinstate the 2005 regulations.
Issue summary
The Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 have been quashed by a Consent Order, leading to the reinstatement of the 2005 regulations.
Action requested
No specific action is requested; the statement provides information on regulatory changes following a judicial review claim and reassures that there are no safety concerns arising from this decision.
Key facts
- The Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 were quashed by a Consent Order dated 18 February 2020.
- The Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 have been reinstated and continue to be effective.
- This decision was the result of a judicial review claim.
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