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Standards for non-passenger vessels operating solely on inland waterways
Marine guidance note of standards to non-passenger vessels which operate solely on inland (ie categorised) waters in the UK.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
Provides up to date guidance concerning the mandatory safety requirements that apply nationally to inland waterway non-passenger vessels that operate solely in the UK. Includes details of safety equipment applicable to Class IX(A) and IX(A)(T) vessels and the alternative Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards that may be used alternatively for certain vessels, together with other safety and anti-pollution regulations.
Documents
Standards for non-passenger vessels operating solely on inland waterways consultationapplication/pdfDraft standards for non-passenger vessels operating solely on inland waterways in the United Kingdomapplication/pdfNon-passenger vessel consultation listapplication/pdfNon-passenger vessels: applicable safety standards for vessels operating solely on inland waterways (MG 469)application/pdfStandards for non-passenger vessels operating solely on inland waterways: response tableapplication/pdf