Marine Information Note
MIN 333 (M)
Approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Small Vessel Certifying Authorities
Notice to all Owners, Operators and Skippers of Small Vessels in Commercial Use, Inspection and Certifying Authorities of this Class of Vessel.
This notice should be read with MGN 280 and supersedes MIN 281(M)
This MIN expires 1st July 2009
PLEASE NOTE:- Where this document provides guidance on the law it should not be regarded as definitive. The way the law applies to any particular case can vary according to circumstances - for example, from vessel to vessel and you should consider seeking independent legal advice if you are unsure of your own legal position. |
Summary The purpose of this Marine Information Note is to provide the revised contact details of the MCA approved Certifying Authorities undertaking survey and certification work under the small vessel codes or MGN 280 (M). |
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1. Introduction/ Background
Certifying Authorities undertake survey and certification work under the small vessel codes or MGN 280. The small vessel codes are as follows:
- The Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels – A Code of Practice (Blue Code)
- The Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels – A Code of Practice (Yellow Code)
- The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats (Brown Code)
- The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP) (Red Code)
MGN 280 (M) – Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats – Alternative Construction Standards is available as an equivalent standard to the small vessel codes, until the new enabling Statutory Instrument has been completed. Once completed, the new code standards will be produced as a Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) and will supersede the current small vessel codes.
2. Certifying Authorities for all types of vessels, under the small vessel codes or MGN 280
| Bureau Veritas Suite 1 1 Keel House Tyne Dock South Shields NE34 9PY Tel: 0191 427 8170 Fax: 0191 427 8171 | Burness Corlett - Three Quays |
| Department for Transport Maritime and Coastguard Agency Bay 2/30 Spring Place 105 Commercial Road Southampton SO15 1EG Tel: 02380 329139 S Hankinson number/fax Fax: 02380 329 161 | Det Norske Veritas |
| International Institute of Marine Surveying Administration Office 3 Stone Lane Gosport PO12 1SS Tel: 023 9258 8000 Fax: 023 9258 8002 | Lloyd's Register EMEA Ground Floor 3 Town Quay Southampton SO14 2PF Tel: 023 8052 5718 Fax: 023 8052 5736 |
| MECAL Ltd First Floor Offices Pearl Assurance House Duke Street Tavistock Devon PL19 0BA Tel: 01822 615500 Fax: 01822 615588 | RINA UK Ltd 4th Floor Kingston House 29-31 Kingston Crescent Portsmouth Tel: 023 9266 6320 Fax: 023 9266 6845 |
| Royal Yachting Association RYA House Ensign Way Hamble Southampton SO31 4YA Tel: 08453 450400 Fax: 023 80604289 | Sea Fish Industry Authority Seafish House St Andrew’s Dock Hull HU3 4QU Tel. 01482 327837 Fax: 01482 223310 |
| Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors The Marine Society 202 Lambeth Road LONDON SE1 7JW Tel: 020 7261 0869 Fax: 020 7261 0871 | Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association |
3. Local Authorities with Certifying Authority status granted by the MCA
In December 2000, the MCA contacted all coastal Local Authorities asking whether or not they wished to become Certifying Authorities under the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure Operating from a Nominated Departure Point (NDP). Agreements were formalised between the MCA and the interested Local Authorities. These Agreements laid down specific criteria that each Local Authority would be required to meet in order to be considered for Certifying Authority status. The following Local Authorities have been granted Certifying Authority status for the NDP Code to issue certificates for vessels operating up to 3 miles from a nominated departure point.
Carrick District Council | Padstow Harbour Commissioners |
Pembrokeshire County Council | Scarborough Borough Council |
Torridge District Council |
More Information
Vessel Policy Branch
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/30
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
Tel : +44 (0) 23 8032 9100
Fax : +44 (0) 23 8032 9251
e-mail:codes@mcga.gov.uk
General Inquiries:infoline@mcga.gov.uk
MCA Website Address: www.mcga.gov.uk File Ref:IMS 093/004/0131 Published: July 2008 Please note that all addresses and telephone numbers are correct at time of publishing |
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