# The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 (revoked)

S.I. 2011/2601 · made 31 October 2011 · revised to 23 June 2026

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations-2011-revoked/pdf/uksi_20112601_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations-2011-revoked/pdf/uksiem_20112601_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Merchant Shipping
Made 31st October 2011
Laid before Parliament 2nd November 2011
Coming into force 24th November 2011
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## 1 Citation, commencement and revocation

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### Chapter: IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECTIVE 2009/16/EC

## 2 Interpretation of Part 1

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## 3 Application of Part 1

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## 4 Inspection commitment

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## 5 Initial inspections and more detailed inspections

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## 6 Expanded inspection of certain ships

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## 7 Report of inspection to the master

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## 8 Professional profile of inspectors

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## 9 Rectification and detention

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## 10 Refusal of access

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## 11 Power to issue refusal of access notice

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## 12 Effect of refusal of access notice

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## 13 Power to permit prohibited ships to enter port

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## 14 Rights of appeal and compensation

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## 15 Arbitration

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## 16 Compensation for unjustified detention

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## 17 Prohibition on detained ships requiring repair from entering port

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## 18 Power to permit detained ships to proceed to repair yard

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## 19 Duty on pilots and port authorities to report anomalies

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## 20 Duty on port authorities to report ship arrivals and departures, etc

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## 21 Complaints

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## 22 Costs

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## 23 Offences

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### Chapter: RIGHTS OF APPEAL AND COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF DETAINED SHIPS

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### Chapter: FAMILIARITY OF CREW WITH OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

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### Chapter: REVIEW

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2601 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations-2011-revoked
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