House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Draft Legislation: Ship Safety – the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023
22 November 2022 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
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Key points
- Draft Legislation for Ship Safety: The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 were published to update fire protection requirements on ships.
- The draft regulations are being published for public consultation.
- The aim is to incorporate international standards into UK law to improve safety measures and enforcement.
Issue summary
Draft Legislation for Ship Safety: The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 were published to update fire protection requirements on ships.
Action requested
The draft regulations are being published for public consultation and will be laid before Parliament after the consultation period. They aim to incorporate international standards into UK law, improving safety measures and enforcement.
Key facts
- The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 revoke and replace the 1998 and 2003 fire protection regulations.
- Draft Regulations are published for a consultation period of 28 days.
- The draft Regulations implement Chapter II-2 requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
- Ambulatory reference provision will ensure future amendments to Chapter II-2 become UK law when they enter into force internationally.
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