Maritime UK MASS CoP v2
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2 Definitions<br />
In this code the following definitions have been established for the sake of clarity. It is stressed that they carry<br />
no legal status and will need to be amended or removed as the International and <strong>UK</strong> regulatory organisations<br />
charged with the overall policies for <strong>MASS</strong> complete their phased work.<br />
“Administration”, for the purpose of this Code, means the <strong>UK</strong> <strong>Maritime</strong> and Coastguard Agency.<br />
“Annual examination” means a general or partial examination of the ship, craft or vessel, its machinery, fittings and<br />
equipment, as far as can readily be seen, to ascertain that it has been satisfactorily maintained as required by the Code<br />
and that the arrangements, fittings and equipment provided are as documented in the Record of Particulars and Record<br />
of Equipment. The hull, shell fittings, external steering and propulsion components of the craft or vessel should be<br />
examined out of the water at intervals not exceeding 5 years. The RO may stipulate a lesser interval in consideration of<br />
hull construction material, condition, age or the type and service of the craft or vessel.<br />
“Approved” means approved by, or acceptable to, the MCA under Merchant Shipping legislation, unless otherwise<br />
specified in the Code.<br />
“Area of operation” are those identified and promulgated in this and other similar codes and are as shown at Table 2.1<br />
below:<br />
Table 2.1: Areas of Operation<br />
Area<br />
Area Category 6<br />
Area Category 5<br />
Area Category 4<br />
Area Category 3<br />
Area Category 2<br />
Area Category 1<br />
Area Category 0<br />
Definition<br />
To sea, within 3 miles from a nominated departure point(s) and never more than 3 miles<br />
from land, in favourable weather and daylight.<br />
Area Category 5 – within 3 miles of land and not more than 3 miles radius from either the<br />
point of departure to sea or the seaward boundary of protected waters (see definition of<br />
“protected waters”) in favourable weather.<br />
Up to 20 miles from a safe haven, in favourable weather and in daylight<br />
Up to 20 miles from a safe haven<br />
Up to 60 miles from a safe haven<br />
Up to 150 miles from a safe haven<br />
Unrestricted service<br />
“as amended” refers to any other document that replaces, revokes or amends the document that the term “as amended”<br />
follows.<br />
“Authorised person” means a person who by reason of relevant professional qualifications, practical experience or<br />
expertise is authorised by the RO chosen by the owner/managing agent to carry out examinations required under<br />
Chapters 5 and 12 of the Code..<br />
“Base Control Station” – See “Control station”.<br />
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