The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023
PART 1Introductory
1Citation, commencement, extent and application
2Interpretation
3Meaning of “watercraft”
PART 2Registration of watercraft
4Registration of watercraft: application of the 1995 Act
5Registration of watercraft: application of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993
PART 3Safety of watercraft
6Conduct endangering watercraft, ships, structures or individuals
7Power to detain dangerously unsafe watercraft
8Owner liable for unsafe operation of watercraft
9Safety and health regulations
10Safety and health regulations: supplementary provision
PART 4Harbour directions in relation to watercraft
11Application of the Harbours Act 1964
PART 5Miscellaneous provisions
12Appointment and powers of surveyors in relation to watercraft
13Powers to make subordinate legislation under the 1995 Act
14Application of other shipping provisions in relation to watercraft
SCHEDULE 1Application of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993 in relation to watercraft
1Registration of watercraft: application of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993
2Interpretation of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993
SCHEDULE 2Application of other shipping provisions in relation to watercraft
1Application of the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996
2Application of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB Registration) Regulations 2000

2023 No. 35

Merchant Shipping

The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 112(1)(a) and (c), (3) and (5) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 20031.

In accordance with section 112(7)(c) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such organisations in the United Kingdom as appear to the Secretary of State to be representative of persons who will be affected by this Order.