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Draft Legislation: Ship Safety – the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023
22 November 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
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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