Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 1991. The amendments—
(a)
increase the basic hourly rate from £37 to £45, an increase of 21.6%;
(b)
provide for charges in connection with registration of ships following the changes to the system of registration introduced by the Merchant Shipping (Registration, etc.) Act 1993;
(c)
introduce a fee of £48.75 for examination for medical fitness certificates;
(d)
increase by about 9% certain additional fees in respect of radio surveys;
(e)
make minor corrections and updating.
(f)
bring the charges for fishing vessel surveys in line with those surveys charged at the basic hourly rate.