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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Draft Legislation: Ship Safety – The Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022

26 April 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Robert Courts Con Witney

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Minister is publishing draft regulations for high-speed craft safety under maritime law.
  • Draft Regulations are being published for public consultation for 28 days.
  • The updates implement international safety standards and include provisions to discourage non-compliance by foreign ships in UK waters.

Issue summary

The Minister is publishing draft regulations for high-speed craft safety under maritime law.

Action requested

Draft Regulations are being published for public consultation for 28 days, after which they will be laid before Parliament for approval. These updates implement international safety standards and include provisions to discourage non-compliance by foreign ships in UK waters.

Key facts

  • The Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 revoke and replace SI 2004/302.
  • The draft Regulations are published for public consultation for 28 days.
  • They implement requirements from Chapter X of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, including entry and rescue drills in enclosed spaces and a more competitive distress satellite system provider market.
  • An ambulatory reference provision is included to automatically update UK law with future amendments to the Convention.
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