Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/3243)
The Regulations prescribe changes in some of the fees charged and introduce new fees. In particular—
the hourly rate for fees relating to services listed in Part I of the Schedule has been increased from £72 to £74;
fees in connection with tonnage measurements are to be charged at the hourly rate for services in Part I of the Schedule (£74);5
revised fees have been introduced in relation to the services listed in Parts II to XIII.
The principal changes to the fees charged are shown in the following table:
| Description of fee | Old fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| N.B. Fees marked with an asterisk are now inclusive of the charge for issue or endorsement of a certificate (now £20 instead of £14) | ||
| Certificate of Competency | ||
| Issue or endorsement of certificate | 14.00 | 20.00 |
| Examination for Certificate of Competency— Operational | 104.00 * | 165.00 * |
| Examination for Certificate of Competency— Management | 123.00 * | 180.00 * |
| Cancellation fee before notice of eligibility issued | 12.50 | 15.00 |
| Cancellation fee after notice of elegibility issued | 25.00 | 40.00 |
| Change to endorsements | 54.00* | 50.00* |
| Examination for efficient deck hand, able seaman or proficiency in survival craft and issue of certificate | 19.00 | 25.00 |
| Issue of certificate for efficient deck hand, able seaman or proficiency in survival craft only | 10.25 | 15.00 |
| Examination for licence as marine engine operator or senior marine engine operator | 77.00 * | 115.00 * |
| Revalidation of certificate of competency | 32.50* | 50.00* |
| Application for exemption | 110.00 | 150.00 |
| Application for exemption—per additional ship or person | 27.00 | 30.00 |
| Examination on application for medical fitness certificate | 48.75 | 60.00 |
| Examination for sight test certificate | 19.00 | No longer a MCA service |
| Examination for electronic navigation systems certificate | 54.00 * | No longer a MCA service |
| Certificate of Equivalent Competency | ||
| Issue or endorsement of certificate | 14.00 | 20.00 |
| Consideration of applicant’s qualifications for issue of certificate of equivalent competency | 49.00 * | 70.00 * |
| Examination of oral competency—Operational | 65.00 | 111.00 |
| Examination of oral competency—Management | 84.00 | 111.00 |
| Examination of oral competency—Standard of English | 50.00 | 74.00 |
| Examination of oral competency—UK legal & administrative | 84.00 | 74.00 |
| Change to endorsements | 33.00* | 50.00* |
| Revalidation of certificate of equivalent competency | 32.50* | 50.00* |
| Examination for sight test certificate | 19.00 | No longer a MCA service |
| Boatmasters' Licences | ||
| Practical examination | 49.00 | 74.00 |
| Oral examination | 35.00 | 74.00 |
| Combined practical/oral examination—taken at the same time | N/A | 111.00 |
| Issue or replacement of licence | 18.00 | 15.00 |
| Revaliation of licence | 17.00 | 30.00 |
| Endorsement per additional area | 28.00 | 30.00 |
| Application for exemption | 28.00 | 30.00 |
| Safe Manning Certificates | ||
| Application for passenger ship | 540.00 | 592.00 |
| Application for other vessels 350kw or over | 300.00 | 111.00 |
| Application for other vessels under 350kw | 180.00 | 111.00 |
| Application for technical amendment | 180.00 | 74.00 |
| Application for other amendment | 60.00 | 74.00 |
| Issue of certificate for sister ship | 60.00 | 74.00 |
| Seaman’s Documents | ||
| Issue or renewal of British Seaman’s Card or Discharge Book—postal application | 16.50 | 35.00 |
| Issue or renewal of British Seaman’s Card or Discharge Book—other application | 35.00 | 55.00 |
A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been carried out and a copy placed in the library of both Houses of Parliament. Copies can be obtained from the Maritime Information Centre, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG (telephone 02380-329295).