The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2025
These Regulations revoke and replace the Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1401), which implemented the requirements of Chapter XIV in the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (“the Convention”) and the safety related requirements for ships in the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (“the Polar Code”).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
01 Dec 2025
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In force
01 Jan 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State has consulted such persons in the United Kingdom as the Secretary of State considers will be affected by the exercise of powers in this instrument in accordance with sections 86(4) and 306(4) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
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