Paragraph 3 E1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The technical documentation referred to in paragraph 2(2)(c) must—

(a)

make it possible to assess the vessel's conformity with the applicable requirements of these Regulations and must include an adequate analysis and assessment of any risks;

(b)

specify the applicable requirements and cover, as far as relevant for the assessment, the design, manufacture and operation of the vessel;

(c)

contain, wherever applicable, at least the following elements—

(i)

a general description of the vessel;

(ii)

conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components;

(iii)

descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes and the operation of the vessel;

(iv)

a list of the F1designated standards applied in full or in part (where applicable specifying the parts which have been applied)F2...;

(v)

where F3designated standards have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential safety requirements, including a list of other relevant technical specifications applied;

(vi)

results of design calculations made and examinations carried out;

(vii)

test reports;

(viii)

the instructions and safety information;

(ix)

A document describing—

(aa)

the materials selected;

(bb)

the welding processes selected;

(cc)

the checks selected; and

(dd)

any pertinent details as to the vessel design.

(2)

Where a prototype vessel is examined, the technical documentation must also include—

(a)

the certificates relating to the suitable qualification of the welding operations and of the welders or welding operators;

(b)

the inspection slip for the materials used in the manufacture of parts and components contributing to the strength of the vessel;

(c)

a report on the examination and tests performed or a description of the proposed checks.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(c)(iv) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 21 para. 40(f) (with Sch. 21 para. 37) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(c)(iv) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 21 para. 40(g) (with Sch. 21 para. 37) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(c)(v) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 21 para. 40(f) (with Sch. 21 para. 37) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Extent

E1: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Notes on the whole SI

Textual amendments

F1: S.I. 1989/1327.
F2: 1972 c.68. Section 2(2) was amended by section 27(1)(a) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51) and by Part 1 of the Schedule to the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c.7). The enabling powers of section 2(2) were extended by virtue of the amendment of section 1(2) by section 1 of the European Economic Area Act 1993 (c.51).
F3: Paragraph 1A of Schedule 2 was inserted by section 28 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and amended by Part 1 of the Schedule to the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008.

Notes on Part 1

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 2 heading omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 21 para. 40(a) (with Sch. 21 para. 37) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)