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Review of Merchant Shipping Regulations

03 March 2020

Proposing MP
Kelly Tolhurst Con
Rochester and Strood
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

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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