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13.3.5 In addition, the following requirements also need to be considered, regardless of registration. These include:
n Safe Manning
n Certification of Competency and Medical Fitness
n Maritime Security
n Radio Communications
n Safety Management Documentation
n Employment Agreements and Accommodation
n Construction Surveys and Stability
n Civil Liability Certification
13.3.6 For MASS this will require discussion with the Flag State Administration to demonstrate that the proposed
arrangements provide equivalence to the requirements. The requirements outlined in this Code of Practice will
support these discussions.
13.3.7 Details of Ports of Registry and/or Operations should be held with other records.
13.3.8 Subject to provisions of UK Laws the UK Ship Registry may grant registration and right to fly its flag to a MASS
bareboat chartered-in by a charterer in the UK for that specific period. The UK Ship Registry shall ensure that a
MASS bareboat chartered in, will be subject to its full jurisdiction and control.
13.4 SURVEY & CERTIFICATION
13.4.1 The different classes of MASS, which are outlined in Chapter 1 of Part 2 require different certification requirements.
13.4.2 Each and every MASS, whether a new-build or transferring from another Flag, must be surveyed before it can be
registered on the UK Ship Register. These surveys can be undertaken by either MCA or MCA approved Class
surveyors, depending on certain criteria. If the survey is delegated to a Classification Society (or other RO), the
name and contact details of the attending surveyor will need to be provided. On receipt, UK Ship Register will
arrange the issue of the appropriate Instrument of Appointment.
13.4.3 If the survey is carried out by the MCA, the survey application should be made using Form MSF 5100. If, on
completion of survey, the surveyor is satisfied that the MASS meets international standards and UK regulations,
where relevant, of safety and pollution prevention, short-term certification can be issued immediately. Full
term certification would then follow in due course.
13.4.4 Where mandatory requirements do not apply, the factors in Table 13-2 overleaf should be considered, particularly
when undertaking any risk assessment. This table is not a definitive list: other relevant certification, e.g. safe
manning, ISPS, ISM, base station certification, may also need to be considered.
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