Statutory guidance

Approval of Stability Information (MSIS 9)

The requirement for stability approval by the Secretary of State is contained in various SIs and M notices, depending on ship type and size.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 17 April 2014
• Last updated: 20 November 2017 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 6 February 2018

MSIS 9 has been withdrawn as this document is no longer in use.

Documents

Part A Chapter 1, Approval of Stability Information

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Details

The main requirements are as follows:

• merchant shipping (load line) regulations 1998, reg 32(5)* for cargo ships;
• merchant shipping (passenger ship construction: construction of ships of classes I, II and II(A)) regulations 1998, reg 38; and
• merchant shipping (passenger ship construction: construction of ships of classes III to VI(A)) regulations 1998, Reg 31.
• the merchant shipping (passenger ships on domestic voyages) regulations 2000.
• the merchant shipping (ro-ro passenger ships) (stability) regulations 2004
• MSN 1823 - safety code for passenger ships operating solely in UK categorised waters
• the merchant shipping (vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure) regulations 1998.
• MGN 280
• the fishing vessels (safety of 15-24 metre vessels) regulations 2002
• the fishing vessels (safety provisions) rules 1975.

Published 17 April 2014
Last updated 20 November 2017 + show all updates

1. 20 November 2017

   An updated version of MSIS 9

2. 17 April 2014

   First published.