# The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 1999 (revoked)

S.I. 1999/1644 · made 4 June 1999 · revised to 20 December 2022

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-additional-safety-measures-for-bulk-carriers-regulations-1999-revoked/pdf/uksi_19991644_en.pdf

## Introductory text

MERCHANT SHIPPING
SAFETY
Made 4th June 1999
Laid before Parliament 16th June 1999
Coming into force 1st July 1999
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## 1 Citation and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 3 Application

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## 4 Surveys of bulk carriers

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## 5 Implementation schedule for bulk carriers constructed before 1st July 1999

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## 6 Damage stability requirements applicable to bulk carriers

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## 7 Structural strength of bulk carriers constructed on or after 1st July 1999

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## 8 Structural and other requirements for bulk carriers constructed before 1st July 1999

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## 9 Survey of the cargo hold structure of bulk carriers constructed before 1st July 1999

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## 10 Information on compliance with the requirements for bulk carriers

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## 11 Solid bulk cargo density declaration

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## 12 Loading instrument

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## 12A Water level detectors in cargo holds

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## 12B Water level detectors in ballast tanks

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## 12C Water level detectors in dry or void spaces

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## 12D Provisions supplemental to regulations 12A, 12B and 12C

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## 12E Pumping systems

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## 13 Alternative construction, equipment and machinery

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## 14 Exemptions

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## 15 Penalties

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## 17 Power to detain

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1644 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-additional-safety-measures-for-bulk-carriers-regulations-1999-revoked
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