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Terms and Terminology
In this Code the following terms and terminologies have been established for the sake of clarity, taking into
account ISO 23860:2022 – ships and marine technology – vocabulary related to autonomous ship systems. It is
stressed that they will need to be amended and adapted as the International and UK regulatory organisations
charged with the overall policies for MASS complete their phased work.
“Administration”, for the purpose of this Code, means the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
“Annual examination” means a general or partial examination of the ship, craft or vessel, its machinery, fittings and
equipment, as far as can readily be seen, to ascertain that it has been satisfactorily maintained as required by the Code
and that the arrangements, fittings and equipment provided are as documented in the Record of Particulars and Record
of Equipment. The hull, shell fittings, external steering and propulsion components of the craft or vessel should be
examined out of the water at intervals not exceeding 5 years. The RO may stipulate a lesser interval in consideration of
hull construction material, condition, age or the type and service of the craft or vessel.
“Approved” means approved by, or acceptable to, the MCA under Merchant Shipping Act (1995), and associated
regulations, as a matter of English Law and Jurisdiction, unless otherwise specified in the Code.
“Area of operation” are those identified and promulgated in this and other similar Codes and are as shown at Table
1-1 below:
Table 1-1: Areas of Operation
Area
Area Category 6
Area Category 5
Area Category 4
Area Category 3
Area Category 2
Area Category 1
Area Category 0
Definition
To sea, within 3 miles from a nominated departure point(s) and never more than 3 miles
from land, in favourable weather and daylight.
Area Category 5 – within 3 miles of land and not more than 3 miles radius from either the
point of departure to sea or the seaward boundary of protected waters (see definition of
“protected waters”) in favourable weather.
Up to 20 miles from a safe haven, in favourable weather and in daylight
Up to 20 miles from a safe haven
Up to 60 miles from a safe haven
Up to 150 miles from a safe haven
Unrestricted service
“as amended” refers to any other document that replaces, revokes or amends the document that the term “as amended”
follows.
“Authorised person” means a person who by reason of relevant professional qualifications, practical experience or
expertise is authorised by the RO chosen by the owner/Operators to carry out examinations required within the Code.
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