
1999 No. 1644
MERCHANT SHIPPING
SAFETY
The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 1999 (revoked)
Made 4th June 1999
Laid before Parliament 16th June 1999
Coming into force 1st July 1999
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Citation and commencement
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Interpretation
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Application
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Surveys of bulk carriers
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Implementation schedule for bulk carriers constructed before 1st July 1999
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Damage stability requirements applicable to bulk carriers
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Structural strength of bulk carriers constructed on or after 1st July 1999
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Structural and other requirements for bulk carriers constructed before 1st July 1999
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Survey of the cargo hold structure of bulk carriers constructed before 1st July 1999
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Information on compliance with the requirements for bulk carriers
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Solid bulk cargo density declaration
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Loading instrument
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Water level detectors in cargo holds
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Water level detectors in ballast tanks
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Water level detectors in dry or void spaces
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Provisions supplemental to regulations 12A, 12B and 12C
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Pumping systems
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Alternative construction, equipment and machinery
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Exemptions
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Penalties
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Power to detain
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