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1.18 It is important to stress that, whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to develop standards which will result in the production of safe and seaworthy MASS, total safety at sea can never be guaranteed. Therefore, owners/operators of a MASS are encouraged to take out an appropriate policy of insurance. It is advised such insurance provide cover against any foreseeable claims that may arise. It is advised, if a policy of insurance is in force, that a copy of the Certificate of Insurance be either displayed (if practicable) or available for inspection. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 2.1 MASS operations will also need to respect any environmental designations applicable to the area in which the MASS operates. For example, in England, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designated in territorial waters to protect marine wildlife of national and international importance. These include Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Ramsar sites (if applicable) and Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). A large proportion of estuaries, for example, will have one or more of these designations. Operating a MASS in designated areas, particularly at times of the year when there is the potential for disturbance to wildlife (e.g. migrating birds), may be an activity which requires assent from the relevant environmental or conservation authority and their advice should be sought. 2.2 The Code also summarises the requirements for environmental protection and carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods where appropriate. These are covered by other regulations which should be consulted for full details. 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 3.1 The Owner/Operator of a MASS is responsible for the health and safety of anyone working on or around the MASS. When the Owner/Operator employs support crew, the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 No. 2962) and other regulations made under these apply. Regulations applicable to offices ashore should be considered for Remote Control Centres. 3.2 Every employer is to be aware of any risks affecting workers and others and to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to minimise them through improving procedures or equipment where necessary. Employers must instruct those affected about the risks and how to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of others. 3.3 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) impose duties on the employer, self- employed person, and to any person who has control to any extent of work equipment. 4 AUTHORISATION OF ROS 4.1 The Code has been developed with input from a number of elements of the UK MASS industry. It is hoped that Maritime Administrations may be able to use the Code as a basis for their instructions to their Recognised Organisations (RO), or other flag State authorised bodies, to facilitate due regulatory compliance. 4.2 The potential for authorisation of RO has been influenced by the requirement to have a local capability for the efficient handling of the needs of owners and operators of some classes of MASS. Authorised RO are generally permitted to charge for undertaking Code of Practice examination and certification processes as a provision of their authorisation. Arrangements for charges will be made directly between the RO (or the RO's authorised person) and the party requesting such services. 6 MASS UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice Version 3
5 CONTRIBUTING ORGANISATIONS 5.1 The organisations that contributed to the development of the MASS Code of Practice are listed below. n The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) n Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd n AutoNaut n BAE Systems n Bibby Maritime Limited n BMT Group n Birch Reynardson & Co n British Marine n Bureau Veritas n Comité Maritime International (CMI) n Commissioners of Irish Lights n Connected Places Catapult n Department for Transport n Drone Major Group n Dynautics Ltd n EP Barrus n Frazer Nash Consultancy n Fugro n HT Chambers n Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) n International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN) n International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) n International Federation of Ship Masters’ Associations (IFSMA) n Knowledge Transfer Network n L3HARRIS n Lloyds Register EMEA n Ministry of Defence n MSubs Ltd n National Oceanography Centre n Nautical Institute n North of England P&I Club n Ocean Infinity n Plymouth Marine Laboratory n QinetiQ n RYA n SEA-KIT International n Seabot XR n Seebyte n Seiche n Setfords n Sonardyne International Ltd n Thales UK n The Honourable Company of Master Mariners n The Shipowners Club n The UK Chamber of Shipping n Trinity House n UKHO n UK Maritime Pilots Association n UNECE – Working Party on Inland Water Transport (SC.3) n University of Plymouth n University of Southampton n Valeport Ltd n Warsash Maritime Academy – Southampton Solent University The Code will be reviewed at regular intervals by the MAS Regulatory Working Group in consultation with the appropriate UK Maritime authorities and the MAS Steering Group. MASS UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice Version 3 7
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