ADA LEGAL FRAMEWORK FORTHE HIGH SEAS-13-14 - Ivanna Castro

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• Equipment under SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Water level detectors) 
Each type of equipment has its own UK item number, and the applicable International regulations 
are listed. The testing standards that must be used, and the conformity procedures (Modules) that 
must be followed, are also listed. 
MSN 1874 also lists Marine Equipment's which do not have appropriate or agreed testing standards, 
but may be moved to the allowed list when a suitable standard is approved. 
All electrical equipment used on merchant ships must be properly maintained. This applies to all 
electrical equipment including lighting, radios, navigational systems, operational machinery and 
safety systems. 
It is also recommended that up-to-date operating and maintenance manuals are made available on 
board ships and that they are provided in the working language used on the vessel. 
Surveys 
Any ship, whether new-build or transferring from another flag, must be surveyed before it can be 
registered on the UK Ship Register. Surveys can be carried out by MCA surveyors or, in certain cases, 
by MCA-approved Class surveyors through the Alternative Compliance Scheme (ACS) or Enhanced 
Authorisation Scheme (EAS). If, on completion of survey, the surveyor is satisfied that your ship 
meets international standards and UK regulations (where relevant) of safety and pollution 
prevention, short-term certification can be issued immediately. Full-term certification will follow in 
due course. 
• Alternative Compliance Scheme (ACS): When a ship is registered under this voluntary 
scheme, it allows the Classification Society to perform all statutory surveys required under 
SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line Conventions (with the exception of ISM, MLC and ISPS 
audits) without a formal 'appointment' by the UK Ship Register. This streamlines the 
survey and certification process by minimising duplication of effort. 
• Enhanced Authorisation Scheme (EAS): The Enhanced Authorisation Scheme is available to 
selected non-passenger ships which trade internationally and to which the principal 
maritime conventions apply. 
Technical expertise 
The UK Flag offers flexibility on the ship building itself, they provide extensive technical expertise 
and industry knowledge with a solution-based approach. Building in partnership with the UK Flag 
means that passengers and crew's safety comes first, as they are benchmarked at the highest level 
of safety and operational performance. 
Their Maritime Future Technologies team is available to support innovative ship owners and 
operators, helping them to achieve the ambitious targets set out in Maritime 2050 and the Clean 
Maritime Plan, as well as the decarbonisation targets set by the IMO. 
UK Flag also offers in-house technical advice and support available 24/7 365 days a year. 
Seafarers Certifications 
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The UK Ship Register issues seafarer certificates to ensure that UK-flagged vessels are appropriately 
certificated and safely manned. 
The UK Ship Register issues certification to Seafarers looking to work commercially at Sea. These 
licences apply to Merchant Vessels as well as Yachts, Tugs, Workboats and other Small Craft. They 
are issued in line with the international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 
Watchkeeping (STCW). 
All foreign seafarers that serve on board a UK flagged vessel are required to hold a valid Certificate 
of Equivalent Competency (CEC). These certificates are issued on a like-for-like basis against a valid 
Certification of Competency and are issued in line with the international convention on Standards 
of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). 
To ensure that every seafarer working on a UK ship is healthy and fit for work the UK has a statutory 
medical examination for seafarers. The UK statutory medical certificate is the ENG 1. The certificate 
confirms that they are medically fit to work on sea-going ships and they do not have a medical 
condition which could be a danger to other crew and or passengers. 
All Ship's Cooks are required to hold a maritime cooks qualification if they are working on vessels 
operating beyond 60 miles from a UK safe haven and with more than 10 seafarers on board. All 
personnel handling food in the galley for other seafarers must also be qualified in Food Safety or 
Food Hygiene. 
MCA Quality Assurance 
The MCA is the UK Flag State Administration and is responsible for the implementation of the 
International Safety Management (ISM) Code within the UK merchant fleet. MCA has chosen not to 
delegate this responsibility to any recognised organisation and conducts all ISM Code audits itself. 
The Safety Management Certificate (SMC) audits are conducted by MCA surveyors unless delegated 
to a Recognised Organisation (RO). 
MCA Quality Assurance (MCA QA) was established to meet the growing demand from UK shipping 
companies for certification against the ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. MCA QA offers a harmonised 
audit programme that covers the ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MLC 2006 and the ISPS Code. 
Assess the potential flag state's reputation and perceived benefits 
Reputation 
The Red Ensign is recognised globally for the maintenance of high standards, maritime safety, and 
the welfare of seafarers. The UK Flag offers world-class surveyors and regulation alongside ship 
registration services as part of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. UK Ship Register customers 
receive greater asset assurance and access to the best talent in the industry. 
The UK Ship Register (UKSR) - part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is one of the best 
performing flags in the major Port State Control regimes. It has a reputation for maintaining the 
highest international standards. Joining the UK Flag gives access to unrivaled maritime knowledge 
and experience. They are at the forefront of the maritime industry and are committed to constantly 
improving their offer and responding to the needs of the shipping industry.