HC Deb 06 May 1998 vol 311 cc392-4W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) which certifying authorities operating under his authority to ensure compliance with the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels through the survey and certification of vessels operate in the North of Scotland; [40856]

(2) what qualifications are required for approval as a certifying authority authorised to undertake survey and certification of vessels for compliance with the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels. [40857]

Ms Glenda Jackson

There are 11 Certifying Authorities (CA), in addition to the MCA, with the authority to survey and certificate vessels for compliance with the Code of Practice (see Annex A). These authorities cover the UK and are not exclusive to the North of Scotland.

The CAs must be able to demonstrate that they:

  • have relevant maritime expertise
  • have an accountable management system
  • have put into place suitable policy procedures for survey and certification
  • can satisfy periodic auditing of quality control procedures by MCA staff
  • permit staff only to be involved in aspects of the work in which they have recent and relevant experience
  • have adequate liability cover

Codes of Practice for small Commercial Motor and Sailing Vessels: list of certifying authorities.

American Bureau of Shipping

  • ABS House
  • 1 Frying Pan Alley
  • London
  • E1 7HR
  • Telephone number: 0171 247 3255
  • Fax number: 0171 247 4084
  • Contact: Survey Manager
  • Det Norske Veritas
  • Palace House
  • 3 Cathedral Street
  • London
  • SE1 9DE
  • Telephone number: 0171 357 6080
  • Fax number: 0171 407 1245
  • Contact: Ship Department. Manager
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  • Lloyd's Register of Shipping
  • 100 Leadenhall Street
  • London
  • EC3A 3BP
  • Telephone number: 0171 709 9166 Ext: 2694
  • Fax number: 0171 488 4796
  • Contact: Mr. C. M. Magill
  • Construction Services Department
  • Royal Yachting Association
  • RYA House
  • Romsey Road
  • Eastleigh
  • S05 4YA
  • Telephone number: 01703 627400
  • Fax number: 01703 629924
  • Contact: Mr. W. Anderson
  • Bureau Veritas
  • Capital House
  • 42 Weston Street
  • London
  • SE1 3QL
  • Telephone number: 0171 403 6266
  • Fax number: 0171 403 1590
  • Contact: Mr. F. Hardy/T. Brooks
  • Germanischer Lloyd
  • UK Branch
  • Elm Court
  • 53 Elmcroft Road
  • Orpington
  • Kent
  • BR6 0HZ
  • Telephone number: 01689 891911
  • Fax number: 01689 891876
  • Contact: Mr. C. D. Sawyer
  • The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors
  • The Italian Building
  • Little London
  • 41 Dockhead
  • London
  • SE1 2BS
  • Telephone number: 0171 237 3034
  • Fax number: 0171 237 3888
  • Contact: Mr. P. R. Hicks (Secretary)
  • Yacht Brokers Designers and Surveyors Association
  • Wheel House
  • Petersfield Road
  • Whitehill, Bordon
  • Hants
  • GU35 9BU
  • Telephone number: 01420 473862
  • Fax number: 01420 488328
  • Contact: Mrs. R. Boxall
  • Burness Corlett and Patners Ltd.
  • Beresford House
  • Town Quay
  • Southampton
  • SO1 0AQ
  • Telephone number: 01703 339449
  • Fax number: 01703 339440/339565
  • Contact: Mr. John Barker
  • Department of the Environment, Transport and Regions
  • Marine Safety Agency
  • Spring Place
  • 105 Commercial Road
  • Southampton
  • S015 1EG
  • Telephone number: 01703 329150
  • Fax number: 01703 329161
  • Contact: Miss L. Weller
  • Marine Engineers Certifying Authority Ltd.
  • The Memorial Building
  • 76 Mark Lane
  • London
  • EC3R 7JN
  • Telephone number: 0171 481 8493
  • Fax number: 0171 488 1854
  • Contact: Mr. K. J. Anderson
  • Registro Italiano Navale (Rina)
  • 14 Waterloo Place
  • London
  • SW1Y 4AR
  • Telephone number: 0171 839 6099
  • Fax number: 0171 930 2950
  • Contact: Mr. G. Poerio.