Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations make minor amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 1996 by increasing the hourly rate for fees for the issue of certificates pursuant to the Radio Rules(i.e. the statutory instruments relating to radio installations and navigational equipment on merchant ships and fishing vessels). Other fees listed in the table in Part XII of the Schedule are unchanged.
In the case of certificates issued pursuant to the Radio Rules, where a survey was performed abroad by a locally appointed surveyor, the hourly rates applicable to work involving the issue of a certificate are increased from £32.00 to £36.00.
The Regulations make increases in the hourly rates charged for services in relation to the Radio Rules by increasing the hourly survey rates of £32.00 to £36.00. They also increase the flat rate charged for administration and other work from £50.00 to £75.00.
The Regulations make changes to certain charges for additional services, under Part XII as follows:
First column (radio surveys per hour or part thereof, for fishing vessels):
| Old fee | New Fee |
|---|---|
| No fee | No fee |
| £32.00 | £36.00 |
| £64.00 | £72.00 |
| £32.00 | £36.00 |
| £16.00 | £18.00 |
| £32.00 | £36.00 |
Second column (radio surveys per hour, or part thereof, of other ships):
| Old fee | New Fee |
|---|---|
| No fee | No fee |
| £32.00 | £36.00 |
| £64.00 | £72.00 |
| £32.00 | £36.00 |
| £16.00 | £18.00 |
| £32.00 | £36.00 |
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 and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG (telephone 023 8032 9295).