Shipping Legislation

Merchant Shipping Act 2002

The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2005

Ship & Port Facility Security Regulations 2004

The Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessel) Regulations 2007

Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations 2007

The Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2008

Port State Control Regulations

Small Commercial Vessels Regulations

Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Regulations

 

Caribbean Codes

Small Commercial Vessels Code - less than 24m - (SCV Code)

Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships - less than 500GT - (CCSS Code)

 

Guidance Notes

The following Technical Regulations are in the process of enactment.  They are published on this website for guidance to Owners, Managers, Ship's Masters & Class Societies.  For further information, contact the International Registrar. 

The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 2006