# The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997, Regulation 40: Protection against noise Requirements for ships constructed on or after 1st September 1984

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In every such ship, measures shall be taken to reduce noise levels in machinery spaces as far as is reasonable and practical. On completion of a ship noise levels in machinery spaces shall be measured and a record of the measurements taken shall be retained on the ship.
(2) Noise levels and their measurement shall be in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 8 in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1509/regulation/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-cargo-ship-construction-regulations-1997/regulation-40
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