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15.3.4 In addition, the following requirements also need to be considered, regardless of registration. These include:<br />
n Safe Manning<br />
n Certification of Competency and Medical Fitness<br />
n Maritime Security<br />
n Radio Communications<br />
n Safety Management Documentation<br />
n Employment Agreements and Accommodation<br />
n Construction Surveys and Stability<br />
n Civil Liability Certification<br />
15.3.5 For MASS this will require discussion with the Flag State Administration to demonstrate that the proposed<br />
arrangements provide equivalence to the requirements. The requirements outlined in this Code of Practice will<br />
support these discussions.<br />
15.3.6 Details of Ports of Registry and/or Operations should be held with other records.<br />
15.3.7 Subject to provisions of UK Laws the UK Ship Registry may grant registration and right to fly its flag to a MASS<br />
bareboat chartered-in by a charterer in the UK for that specific period. The UK Ship Registry shall ensure that a<br />
MASS bareboat chartered in, will be subject to its full jurisdiction and control.<br />
15.4 SURVEY & CERTIFICATION<br />
15.4.1 The different classes of MASS, which are outlined in Chapter 1 of Part 2 require different certification requirements.<br />
15.4.2 Every MASS, whether a new-build or transferring from another Flag, must be surveyed before it can be registered<br />
on the UK Ship Register. These surveys can only be undertaken by the MCA. On receipt of the survey report, UK<br />
Ship Register will arrange the issue of the appropriate Instrument of Appointment.<br />
15.4.3 If the survey is carried out by the MCA, the survey application should be made using Form MSF 5100. If, on<br />
completion of survey, the surveyor is satisfied that the MASS meets international standards and UK regulations,<br />
where relevant, of safety and pollution prevention, short-term certification can be issued immediately. Full<br />
term certification will then follow in due course.<br />
15.4.4 Where mandatory requirements do not apply, the factors in Table 15-2 overleaf should be considered, particularly<br />
when undertaking any risk assessment. This table is not a definitive list: other relevant certification, e.g. safe<br />
manning, ISPS, ISM, RCC certification, may also need to be considered.<br />
15.4.5 The MCA has issued MGN 664 which refers to maritime vessels utilising Innovative Technology, including<br />
autonomy and remote control. In any sea area that is in the jurisdiction of the MCA (up to the 12Nm limit and not<br />
covered by another navigational authority), owners/operators are to engage early with the MCA to discuss the<br />
upcoming operations/trials. There is a direction from the MCA that MASS’s will be certified taking into account<br />
their use of the Innovative Technology and this will be done by the submission of documentation to satisfy a safety<br />
case for the MASS and the operation/trial. This on the face of it looks like it could be a lengthy process for which<br />
funding/time has not been allowed for in legacy vessels or those who are going into concept design who are<br />
unaware of this MGN. The certification to operate within MCA waters will be given by conferring a loadline<br />
exemption on the MASS.<br />
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