| The MLC Survey & Certification Regulations do not apply to pleasure vessels, fishing vessels, ships of traditional build, warships or naval auxiliaries and ships not ordinarily engaged in commercial activities. Otherwise, the arrangements in this notice apply to all UK ships unless they operate exclusively from a UK port on domestic voyages within 60 nautical miles of a UK safe haven. After tripartite consultation, while not specifically excluded from the legislation, it was agreed that it would not be enforced on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) when on station, and Accommodation ships when secured to the sea bed, for significant periods. |