The Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024 are aimed at enhancing maritime safety in the UK. The Regulations apply to various types of ships, including UK ships engaged in international voyages, certain passenger ships, and tankers. They introduce requirements related to ship identification numbers, company and registered owner identification numbers, and continuous synopsis records.
These Regulations are made under the powers conferred by various sections of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and the Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution) (SOLAS) Order 1998.
