Coded Vessels: Sailing School, Day Trip Vessel or Charter Company Boat Owner or Agent - Changes to Coding Being Proposed

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If you have a coded vessel the MCA have draft proposals to be consulted on that will impact coding.

https://www.gov.uk/.../consultation-on-the-merchant...

The period open for consultation and returning comments on the draft proposals is between 04 December 2024 to 25 February 2025.

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The new code, issued by the MCA, note that the link takes you top all the relevant codes. It includes updates on batteries including "lithium ion" types, but not specifically LiFePO4, electronic navigation and many other areas: -

https://www.gov.uk/government/collectio ... HO,4MUT5,1

The Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code, The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure – A Code of Practice

3.1 Application
3.1.1 This Code applies to Small Commercial Vessels in commercial use for sport or
pleasure operating at sea. It applies to vessels which do not carry cargo, and
carry not more than 12 passengers. It applies to United Kingdom (UK) vessels
wherever they may be, and to non-United Kingdom (UK) vessels operating from
UK ports whilst in UK waters.
3.1.2 The Code does not apply to any vessels that operate underwater, or hovercraft.
3.1.3 New vessels shall comply with the applicable requirements of this Code.
Existing vessels with a valid Small Commercial Vessel Certificate, issued under
the Codes of Practice named in Section 1.8 shall comply with the applicable
requirements set out in this Code on the date or at the time of the examination
specified in Appendix 12.
3.1.4 A vessel that has been previously certificated under the Codes of Practice named
in Section 1.8 but which certification has lapsed, been suspended or otherwise
invalidated for fewer than 5 years, may be certified provided it complies with the
requirements of the version of the Code under which it was most recently certified,
as set out in this Code. Documentary evidence of the previous certification shall
be presented and any modifications during the uncertified period be declared.

19.3.4 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) or an electronic chart
system which complies with the requirements of MGN 319 (M+F), as amended
may be accepted as an alternative to the requirements of 19.3.1.