# The Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022, Regulation 30: Loss of nuclear ships

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

In the event of an accident likely to lead to an environmental hazard—
(a) the master of a United Kingdom nuclear ship must immediately inform—
(i) the Secretary of State; and
(ii) the appropriate maritime authorities of the coastal State in whose waters the ship is in or whose waters the ship approaches in a damaged condition;
(b) the master of a non-United Kingdom nuclear ship in United Kingdom waters must immediately inform the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/1169/regulation/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-nuclear-ships-regulations-2022/regulation-30
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