The Merchant Shipping (Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2003
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Citation and commencement
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Interpretation
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Purpose
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Application
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Requirements in relation to the operational suitability of bulk carriers for loading and unloading solid bulk cargoes
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Requirements in relation to the suitability of terminals
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Responsibilities of the master
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Responsibilities of the terminal representative and terminal operator
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Procedures between bulk carriers and terminals
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Repair of damage incurred during loading and unloading
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Role of the MCA
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Avoidance of duplication of requirements
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Offences and penalties
2003 No. 2002

MERCHANT SHIPPING

SAFETY

The Merchant Shipping (Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2003
Made
5th August 2003
Laid before Parliament
7th August 2003
Coming into force
1st March 2004
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to the prevention, reduction and elimination of pollution of water;
And whereas, in so far as the following Regulations are made in the exercise of powers conferred by section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 , the Secretary of State has, in pursuance of section 86(4) consulted such persons in the United Kingdom as he considers will be affected by the proposal to make safety regulations;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, and by sections 85(1)(a) and (b), (3) and (5) to (7) and section 86 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, hereby makes the following Regulations—
S.I. 1989/2393.
1972 c. 68.
1995 c. 21; sections 85 and 86 were amended by the Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997 (c. 28), section 8.