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Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (Polar Code)(Safety) Regulations

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 12 June 2025

Summary

Consultation on regulations for fishing vessels >24m, pleasure yachts >300GT and cargo ships of >300GT but below <500GT, when operating in polar waters.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 23 July 2025

Consultation description

Consultation on new safety regulations for fishing vessels of >24m, pleasure yachts >300GT not engaged in trade and cargo ships of >300GT but below <500GT, when operating in polar waters.

Documents

The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2025 Consultation

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Published 12 June 2025