# The Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022, Regulation 32: Special control

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

(1) Nuclear ships are subject to the control of officers authorised by the Secretary of State before entering a United Kingdom port and when in a United Kingdom port for the purposes referred to in paragraph (2).
(2) The officers referred to in paragraph (1) may exercise such control in order to verify that—
(a) there is on board a nuclear ship a valid Nuclear Ship Safety Certificate, or an equivalent valid certificate where the ship flies the flag of a State which is not a Convention country;
(b) the condition of the ship and its equipment correspond substantially with the particulars shown on the certificate;
(c) the requirements of regulation 23 (responsibilities of owner and master) are being complied with; and
(d) there are no unreasonable radiation or other hazards that have occurred, or may occur, at sea or in port, to the crew, passengers or public, or to the waterways or food or water resources.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/1169/regulation/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-nuclear-ships-regulations-2022/regulation-32
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